Jason Ritchie, fleeing assassins, shares a night with Wendy Young, promising to marry her. Fearing for her safety, he leaves, only to return and find she’s gone. Wendy refuses to abort and raises their son, Joe. Years later, when their blood reveals Joe’s royal lineage, Wendy enters the palace to survive. But Helene Johnson, consumed by jealousy, will stop at nothing to destroy them. Can Wendy protect her son—or will the palace crush them both?