***Completed*** Lady Jessamyn brought home a ten-year-old orphan when she was eight. He was handsome ^_~. She provided him with a place to stay and warm meals. As they grew up, she desired to marry him, despite their differing statuses. As war raged, he signed up for the military, promising to ask for her hand when he was worthy. Two years later, he became more than what he promised he would be. He became the Archduke of Ayberia. But he broke her heart by marrying her friend. Years rolled away; life happened. She married a man who loved her and fell madly in love with him. She didn't think of him again. But fate was cruel; she was widowed at the age of twenty-one. She lost everything. Seven years later, she met a mysterious wolf while she was out at work in the Archduke's fief. She had a fall. The next morning, she found herself on the Archduke's bed. Did fate bring them together again? Or something nefarious is at play? Is this a chance for a second love? Will she find out why he abandoned her in the past? Is it possible to rekindle their old love, or is it too late? ----- Join me in this journey. Your comments and votes are appreciated. Gift me to motivate me. Updates will be daily.
Jessamyn observed Jerrick closely to see if he was worried.
"They say he's the brother of the man who was killed in the Great Green Forest," Jerrick replied, his voice calm as he continued to cut the fruit.
Jessamyn's eyes widened. "The son-in-law of the Commander General of the Altanian Army?" she asked, recalling the incident. That man had been one of the smugglers the Crown Prince had killed during the rescue of Lady Cordelia.
"Yes," Jerrick confirmed, gently tracing his fingers over her forehead, a tender gesture meant to soothe her.
"What is he doing here?" Jessamyn pressed, her concern evident. Jerrick took the blame for that kill.
Could it be the reason he was interested in her?