Fragment: "Unexpectedly, your mother became pregnant once again. We were extremely happy about it, but once the doctor said that it is a girl, I was euphoric. I rushed to tell the news to the Russo and the alliance was confirmed on the same day. Your mother was very unhappy about my decision and now I understand why."- finished papa. I took a moment to register the information. I am that promised girl. I am the one who has to marry. Leonardo Vincenzo Russo - austere, merciless, ruthless, vile Capo of Italian Mafia. Man of devilishly sinful beauty, wealth and power that know no bounds. He doesn't take no for an answer. He takes and never gives. Diavolo. Fire burns in his veins. Camila Emilia Reyes - courteous, sensitive, loving, winsome, tender, benevolent and compassionate woman, who has grit, wittiness and power burning in her. Woman of enrapturing comeliness, who has heart of gold. She has power, fame, fortune. Stuck in arrangement, they have no choice, but to get married. Will it work when two hearts have never known love and passion, faith and devotion, attraction and desire?

Griff Donovan once walked away from true love choosing his desire for the fame and glory of the NFL instead. But when his life is turned upside-down by a mysterious and dangerous individual, he knows there's only one person who will even consider helping him. No matter what it takes, he vows to convince her. After all, everyone has a weakness, or a price, as he's learned all too well. Annabelle Durand watched the love of her life walk away not once, but twice, and she's hidden her heart, and her secret, since then. But when Griff walks back into her life demanding she help him, Annabelle realizes she might be able to save the one thing she values most in this world if she accepts his deal. But will she be able to protect her heart, and her secrets, in the process? They say that the truth can set you free. But, in this case, Griff and Annabelle are bound together by the desperate lie they share, and the one they don't. A big thank you to Tricia Dehler for the prompt and for hosting the Golden Writer Writing Contest.