Years ago, while lowly kitchen maid Notsah was fleeing the King's Guard, she burst into the private chambers of the very man she was stealing from: Prince Jarron Bydelay. But he showed her mercy and dismissed her pursuer, Erekon, Captain of the King's Guard. 10 years later, Notsah has returned as Handmaiden to the new King. He might not remember her past, but Erekon does - and he is determined to use her to get what he wants from the new King. Now, if Jarron learns her secret, she'll lose the only man she's ever loved - and if she doesn't tell him, he'll never truly love her.