Summary
Hailynn’s life was a cruel confinement, a bleak existence under the thumb of a devilish count that ended in an early grave. But fate, or perhaps a mischievous deity, granted her a second chance. Waking up at eight years old, just before her dreaded adoption, Hailynn is determined to rewrite her tragic past. Desperate to escape her predetermined misery, she takes a leap of faith, quite literally, from a moving carriage.
Her daring escape leads her directly into the path of Duke Vincent Kalisto, a man revered for his sacred lineage and unwavering abstinence. To her astonishment, and his utter disbelief, Hailynn is revealed to be the Kalisto ducal household’s first daughter in a millennium! But how can this be, when Vincent has sworn off all romantic entanglements and vehemently denies fathering a child? As the empire and holy country stir with intrigue, the mystery of Hailynn’s birth deepens. Join this unlikely duo – a bewildered first-time father and his equally confused, yet determined, daughter – as they navigate a clumsy, heartwarming, and utterly unique journey of family and self-discovery. Dive into chapter 1 to uncover the secrets of Hailynn’s past and future!