Penthurst Manor had not been occupied for a very long time. Stories about the previous Baron circulated all around. Some say he sold his soul to the devil, while others said he became the devil himself and still walked the earth.

Archeologist Patrick Neville had been drawn to the said stories. For almost 9 years he dedicated himself to solve the Baron's disappearance. Following a torn journal, he unearthed the Baron's residence.

Kristania 'Krista' Vinna Neville was jumping between her Mom's place in Ovido Heights and back to her Dad's mansion in Richmond. Ever since the divorce she had been constantly patronizing her mom's hysterics while her Dad travelled the world. She'd heard of the story about the Baron Lucian and had actually grown a tendré towards the man. No one knew that the man visited her in her dreams. She had contented herself meeting Lucian at night, however, the Baron had grown bolder and seductive. Can she resist his charm and solve his mystery?

The Baron and his Lady

I tucked my hair into a neat bun and made a crown of flowers to hold them in place. I didn't have a fancy veil to cover my face or a white dress to match the occasion. Instead, Lucian lent me a cream shirt that fell above my knees. 


I peered at the riverbank to watch my reflection, I looked like fairy in a nightdress. 


Lucian stood behind me, his hair was tied in a classy ponytail. His face as handsome and attractive as ever. God, I love this man. 


"Yes." I stood and linked our arms. My fingers fisted an important surprise for him. 


He took me back towards the slates. There was a lone peach tree in the middle whose leaves provided enough shade for us. 


When we arrived, I saw a makeshift altar carved in stone. There, he placed the ring he inherited from his mother. Tristane was wrong, it wasn't given away. Lucian had it all this time. 


Twenty-four: Vows