The Shelsey Estate hides twisted ancient traditions-where love can be ruthless and submission was never a choice. Levi Shelsey VII, the enigmatic heir to The Estate, has always known his role: uphold the secretive traditions that bind his elite world together. When his thoughts are consumed by Charlotte, a timid maid with a mysterious allure, the carefully controlled balance of his life unravels. Torn between duty and desire, Levi must decide: obey tradition or give in to temptation. For Daniel Cross, a notorious Shelsey resident, charisma and power come naturally-dominance is a given. He is set to claim his "perfect" submissive wife to ascend to his rightful place in the community. That is until Whitney Cherry crashes into his life with her refusal to bend to his charms. She's desperate for stability and Daniel is her ticket out of a life of struggle. But the domineering Mr. Cross proves to be more than just arrogant-he's everything she despises. And maybe everything she craves. As their dangerous game unfolds, Daniel must confront a terrifying truth: sometimes the one thing you can't control is the one thing you desire most. Callista Shelsey needs a husband to claim her inheritance, but the one she wants has always been Daniel. Her brother's choice of suitor seems perfect, but he isn't Mr. Cross. Plunging into The Estate's darker rituals, Callie finds herself falling for the man she never planned to love.