After the devastating fire at Rose Valley, Kathryn returns to England with her family and friends, armed with newfound knowledge about her brother. Determined and unyielding, she is ready to confront him and put an end to his schemes once and for all.
Stepping into their new roles as Lord and Lady Lockland, Kathryn and Duncan reenter society, challenging both Richard and Sarah in the process. But Richard, true to form, will stop at nothing to maintain control over what he deems his-including manipulating his niece, Elizabeth Lockland, to pressure Kathryn and Duncan into submitting to his and Eleanor Hawthorn's demands.
As long-hidden truths emerge, Richard finds himself a wanted man. Forced into hiding, he flees, leaving Kathryn to savour a period of relative peace. Watching her children grow and forge their own paths, Kathryn begins to find balance and contentment in her life.
But peace is fleeting. Richard returns, this time with allies and a sinister plan that threatens to upend Kathryn and Duncan's world once more.
Amid the chaos, secrets of the past resurface, intertwining Kathryn's life with the legacies of the women who came before her. The haunting dreams and memories of lives long past grow stronger, pulling her deeper into a mystery that spans generations.
Trigger Warnings. SA, alcoholism, Miscarriage, abduction, child loss.
𝗦𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝗼 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿 His 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗿𝗲
"Damm, whenever you're in my arms, I feel like I might crush you. You're so delicate," he said, kissing her cheek.
"Huh?"
"It took me three years to hug you, and today you let him hug you, huh?" he asked, trying to control his anger.
"He is your brother," she said, trying to move from his grip.
"So what? It doesn't matter. We'v been married for a month, and you didn't allow me to kiss you. But today, you hug him? I'm very upset," he said, looking straight into her eyes.
"I'm sorry," she said.
"I'm a very loyal and possessive man. Just because I haven't kissed or touched you doesn't mean I can't. Now, what will you do to make it up to me?"
"I... I will..."
"You will what?"
"I will sit on your lap and feed you," she said.
"From now on, you'll do this every morning and night."