Henry Gravewick was the first man you ever loved — and the architect of your deepest despair. After all, the world had drawn its lines between your stations long before you were old enough to recognize them. Yet childhood rarely respects such boundaries. Your friendship bloomed into devotion, and devotion quickly grew into something ravenous and all-consuming. A love that felt powerful enough to defy fathers, titles, and consequences. But when the time came to leave everything behind…he chose another.
Now five years have passed and despite promising yourself that you’d never return, you find yourself drawn back to Gravewick Manor, with a new name and in the guise of a servant. Perhaps you’re merely searching for closure. Perhaps revenge has a sweeter pull than dignity. Or perhaps love, once rooted, does not dissipate so easily. Whatever the reason, you need to keep your heart guarded. Because the new Lord Gravewick is a far cry from the boy who once chased you across the moors. He’s grown callous and cruel. And when you look into those dark unyielding eyes, your heart stutters before your pride can object.
One thing is certainly clear; Henry must never discover who you are. If he does, you’ll lose him again. But that might prove more difficult than you realize. Because everywhere you turn the past seems to taunt you, and when you're not lost in memories – the present is breathing down your neck.
Some obsessions never truly die.
They have simply learned to bide their time.