***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.
As the men closed in, a sudden, familiar voice rang out from the shadows.
"Leave her."
The sound of it was enough to make Jasmine's heart stop in disbelief. The two thugs paused, turning to see who had interrupted their assault. There, stepping out from the darkness, was Jerrick. He was older now, more rugged, but those green eyes were unmistakable.
Before she could process what was happening, Jerrick moved with lightning speed, disarming the man with the knife and sending him sprawling to the ground. The second thug, seeing his companion fall, pulled out a knife and waved at him. Jerrick dodged him skillfully. The first man got up and pulling his friend, the two of them bolted without a second thought.