Princess Esme of Belmont finally freed herself from the chains shackling her to royal life and has been living in Paris for the past several years. It's what she wanted. What she fought for. But there's still something missing. She refuses to admit what that something is, though, doing everything she can to put the past behind her. Until she receives a phone call that forces her to return home. And to her old life. Creed Lawson has spent the last several years doing exactly what's expected of him. No more breaking the rules. Until Esme walks back into his life, bringing all those feelings he fought to bury back to the surface. They're caught between duty and freedom. Responsibility and redemption. Legacy and love. But this time, their love isn't just forbidden... It's deadly.