In the safety of her adoptive father’s estate, south of London, Felise Scelfton is raised oblivious to the power of her beauty and rumours of her dowry. But when the knights of Windsor courtroom brandish their swords and bet for her hand, Felise realizes she’d better maintain her flirtatious tongue in check, lest her jests be studied as vows. Little does Felise know that King Henry II has recently decided her destiny – his royal order gives her hands to Sir Royce Leighton, the scarred and brooding lord of Segeland, to be able to seal a political alliance. Despite the organized marriage, desire blooms between your newlyweds and Royce discovers his bitter remembrances fading in the presence of his appealing and nurturing young wife. But the Ruler hasn’t had his last phrase at this time, and older suitors seek revenge. Court scandals should never be simply ignored and Felise and Royce must decide if their like can endure the cruelest of betrayals.