Caelan Mentum, a successful but deeply flawed businessman, navigates the tumultuous waters of his three marriages, each ending in disaster due to his sadistic and perverse nature. Influenced heavily by his malevolent parents, Elowen and Alaric, Caelan's life spirals into chaos, leaving a trail of broken families and shattered lives.
His brother Thorne, initially innocent and untainted by their parents' influence, finds his own family embroiled in the toxic web spun by Caelan and their parents. Thorne's wife, Cressida, and their son, Kael, struggle to maintain their sanity and integrity amidst the turmoil. Gideon Mercer, Cressida's father and a highly respected lawyer, becomes a beacon of hope and strength, tirelessly working to protect his daughter's family from the relentless manipulations of Elowen and Alaric.
As Caelan's first wife, Seraphina, flees with their daughter Aveline, and his second wife, Liora, escapes his clutches, his third wife, Elysande, fights back, exposing the truth and bringing Caelan and his parents to justice. With the aid of Gideon and Thorne, Elysande emerges as a survivor and an advocate for others facing domestic abuse.
Years later, Aveline grows into a resilient social worker, Lyra thrives as an artist, and Kael dedicates himself to environmental conservation. Thorne and Cressida find strength in unity, while Caelan's life deteriorates, isolated and regretful. Gideon's legacy continues to inspire and guide, leaving an indelible mark on all who knew him.
In the fae world of Merah, status is everything to the elite. The Rochester family is rich, powerful and desired by many. They are also watched closely by those who would do anything to see them fall from grace.
With the passing of his father, Elwin is left to carry on his father's legacy of ensuring that their family remains at the top. His own choices could leave the family in disgrace but it is not the only problem that Elwin faces. His father, Barwin had a secret that could make their status crumble if it got out. As Elwin learns the truth, he struggles to maintain the image that is necessary to fulfil the needs of his large family while keeping their enemy at a distance.
His father's past is not the only challenge that Elwin faces. In the years before his passing, Barwin created a decree, one that all of his sons are bound to. Elwin must complete the decree in order to be free but his stubborn brothers are determined to get the most out of their freedom before they are doomed to their father's demands.
~Book 2~
Kelleck's life has always been easy. Even when his brother asked him to manage the newspaper business, Kelleck still coped. But one fateful trip to his brother's office leaves Kelleck reeling.
Faced with Elwin's assistant, Ruby, Kelleck sees all that he wants in his future. He knows that Elwin is going to be angry and to make matters worse, Kelleck's future is bound to the decree.
Elwin's got bigger problems than his brother's wandering eyes. Caetano du Crépuscule is determined to goad Elwin into a faux pas, something that could kill the family's social standing. Elwin distracts himself with his plan to consume the last of the companies associated with the newspaper industry and then, there's Ashlee. Elwin cannot take his mind off her but has to accept that she refuses to return to Merah.
Issues begin to appear, creating problems for the Rochester's and will change the future forever. Will their social standing survive the fallout from their actions?