Summary
Born into poverty, Verita narrowly escapes being sold by her own family. She finds refuge as a maid to Jeremy, the gentle heir of House Lyles. As she waits for her childhood friend Daniel to return from war, Verita’s heart slowly softens toward Jeremy. One fateful night, they cross a forbidden line, binding them in a secret affair. What begins as a moment of passion soon engulfs her entirely—body and soul—in a consuming, sinful romance. This is a story of surrender, temptation, and the intoxicating allure of a love that should never be.