In a society where arranged marriages dictate destiny, Aiden Baldwin, a man bound by duty and honor, is consumed by uncontrollable desire for Karlie Coldwater. As they navigate the treacherous waters of forbidden love, they must defy societal norms...
"in order to learn the most important lessons in life, one must each day surmount a fear." -Ralph Waldo Emerson.
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Aiden lay in bed, reflecting back on two nights ago when he had told Ariel he was madly in love with Karlie. He hasn't heard from her since their lunch date, and today is the day he's going to see her at the wedding rehearsals. And he wasn't ready; he didn't know what to say to her. He didn't want to hurt Ariel, but she asked, and he never wanted to lie to her. It was their reality. Both of them will be in a loveless marriage. The agony when Aiden thought of it made his heart hurt.
He got up out of bed and went downstairs. He hardly sees his brother Andy anymore since he's been courting Amber. He is never home. Aiden was grateful that Karlie had Amber to help her through the fact that the man she was about to marry has a son and never told her about it.
A scandal like this can destroy any family. Now he thought to himself, one of two things will happen: Karlie will be reserved for marriage next season, or if there was someone who is willing to marry her this season then she might have to start courting again. He didn't want to cause harm, but Anthony was a snake. He refused to let Karlie marry such a man. He walked into the kitchen.
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"Good morning, Mary." "Good morning, master. I have all your favorites ready." "Ah, Mary, you spoil me too much. What shall I do when I get married and move into my own home?" "Not to worry, master. I'm sure your wife will make you only delicious meals, and I'll help you organize your staff to suit your liking." "It would be amazing if you come with me, though, Mary."
"Am afraid I can't do that. Your father needs me. But when your wife has your first child, I will be there to help you both. Ok, thank you, Mary." He sat down around the table, started eating his breakfast. "Mary, have you seen Andy?" "I have not seen him in two days, yes.
He stated he will be by today. He is here just with Miss Sterling in town. He's mostly with her, don't I know it," Aiden replied with a smile. Andy was a man in love, and he was on a mission to make Miss Sterling his. Aiden finished eating He got up from around the table. "Thank you, Mary.
