The Regent's Vengeful Bride

Vesper Everett saves Lord Regent Alistair Shaw, inciting his possessiveness. On their wedding day, Alistair slaughters her family, imprisons Vesper. Vesper fakes death, escapes. Five years later, he brings her and their son back, tries to win her back. Vesper feigns compliance, obtains evidence. At his banquet, she stabs him. Alistair fights, atones, dies begging forgiveness. Vesper declares 'never forgive', leaves with son, severing their bond.