That look of disgust lingers in her eyes, sharp and unyielding. Yet no matter how much her soul recoils, she cannot defy him. This is her life now—chains unseen, but chains all the same. As a Cavendish, her blood binds her to servitude, to the cruel duty of indulging her master’s every whim. Even if it means stripping herself bare of pride, surrendering dignity piece by piece, she is fated to obey.