In a world where tradition holds the reins tighter than any chain,Sofia,a spirited young woman on the cusp of adulthood,finds herself at the crossroads of fate.At eighteen,she is poised to embark upon a journey that she neither chose nor desires—a forced marriage to the notorious Luca Ricci,a man nearly two decades her senior and known to be the embodiment of fear.

"In a week's time,I will be known as Mrs.Ricci..."

Sofia's father,a man entrenched in the ways of old,believes that such a union will ensure his daughter learns obedience,much like her silent,submissive mother.But Sofia yearns for something different—she dreams of a partner,not a master,and hopes for a companion who respects her mind as much as her presence.

As the days tick closer to the dreaded ceremony,Sofia grapples with the weight of her impending fate.Her cries fall on deaf ears,and her mother's silence speaks louder than words.In a household where rebellion is met with wrath,Sofia must summon the courage to either accept her destiny or fight against the confines of tradition.

"Age is just a number,and obedience is the key to survival."

Will Sofia find the strength to defy the expectations thrust upon her?Or will she succumb to the fearsome control of the man everyone dreads?