Jacqueline is one of those people who are used to pain, and with her very abusive boyfriend she learns not to cry. She is his prey and crying shows weakness to her predator. Jackie's guards has always been high, she has no friends, no family, no love. That is, until she met him. Now she sees herself falling deeper and deeper in love with the oh so charming Nate Milton. But as she learns more and more about him, she feels that he is hiding something from her. It's all a matter of time before the clocks stop ticking for Nate and Jackie's left with the biggest scar of all.

Prince John's biggest fear? Becoming King, and everything to do with it, from the sheltered life, to someday having to get married. Celia, a lady knight, minus the 'Lady' if she can help it, is not looking forward to coming of age and attending the High Ball which she thinks is nothing more than a market for single girls. The two have hated each other since childhood, but when the stress gets to John and he does something drastic, Celia's the only one who can help.