Summary
Mellie has long felt like a burden to House Felton, tolerated only because of her mother’s connection to the late Duchess. Her heart belongs to Edric, her childhood friend, but when his engagement is revealed, everything changes. The duchess grows cold, and Edric insists Mellie remain by his side indefinitely. Trapped in a life she never chose, Mellie questions whether his feelings are genuine or if she’s merely a piece in his game.