A Love Unbecoming

Imperial Consort Clarissa Langford adopts the unfavored prince, Julian Sterling. She helps him ascend the throne and becomes the Empress Dowager. She develops a secret affection for him. He uses all she has taught him against her, exploiting her love. He undermines House Langford's influence, desperate to escape his fate as a puppet. The guard, Miles Archer, dies tragically. Guarding his flesh and blood, she is left with a lifetime of longing.