Four years ago, Alex, a second son, had planned a life as well as Lady Patience. However, when Tolerance was betrothed to his sibling, the heir, Alex still left his family’s estate and joined the military.

Alex comes back to assume the title Duke of Bedford when his sibling unexpectedly dies. He’s unprepared for both his new responsibilities as well as the reunion with Endurance. The horrors of battle are a heavy burden, so when he discovers that Tolerance never wedded his brother, he’s stunned.

Patience withstood the bullying of her fiance and her dad for four long years. She won’t marry Alex because he’s the duke, especially if he no longer adores her. How would that become better than what she has already endured? Guarantees made in their youth are not more than enough to conquer the changes life has wrought for them but love can grow and transform, only if Patience could think that.

Contains mature themes.