Chapter 4

After Jane's marriage was settled, an unexpected incident from that day made its way through the entire clan. Outwardly, no one said much, but privately, everyone whispered about how unequal the marriage had been from the start. They guessed that Jane was bound to suffer in the days to come. Eric Powell, humiliated that day, would likely stay away from Jane’s room for a while. But how long could a snake who had already tasted indulgence resist solitude? Jane would have to deal...