Summary
In the unforgiving lands of Genevu, debts are paid in full, and when a desperate act forces Marquess Balt Morenheitz to sacrifice his prized horse, the enigmatic peasant girl Claire finds herself bound by an unbreakable obligation. His demand? A single night in his bed. But Balt, a man accustomed to getting what he desires, isn’t satisfied with just one night. He sweeps Claire and her family into his opulent palace, intending for her to ‘service’ him at his whim. Yet, the Marquess is about to discover that Claire is far from the docile commoner she appears to be. As Balt becomes entangled in the treacherous political currents of the empire, Claire’s hidden identity will prove to be either the key to his triumph or the catalyst for his ruin. One thing is certain: Claire will settle her debt, but the cost might be far greater than either of them ever imagined. Unravel the secrets and desires that bind them. Read Chapter 1 now!