Noble Laev T'Hawthorne must rebuild his life after marrying a woman he believed was his HeartMate, only to fall victim to her greed. Abandoned at 15, Camellia Darjeeling values her independence above all - even as her father and uncle emotionally scourge her and extort money. For Camellia, trusting men - even her HeartMate - is too risky. When Laev and Camellia meet, they refuse to acknowledge that they are true HeartMates. But their destiny cannot be avoided...