
Jade Hawthorne, legitimate daughter, is tricked into a Bride Swap by half-sister Pearl Hawthorne. Prince Alaric Sterling used her as a human shield. Heartbroken, Jade marries hunter Shane Forrest. Shane protects her; Jade makes a comeback. Alaric discovers truth, regrets, tries to win her back, but it's too late. Pearl's deeds exposed, Hawthorne family falls, Alaric demoted. Jade and Shane stay together, have twins, find happiness.