When the widowed Viscount Brackford died, he left behind his only daughter, Charlotte. Marred by scandal and still unmarried, the beautiful but melancholy Lady Charlotte Russell feels suffocated by her life at Brackford Hall, now the property of the new Viscount; Charlotte's cousin and former sweetheart, Andrew.
Charlotte knows that it's only a matter of time before the still-smoldering attraction between herself and Andrew catches fire. If only he hadn't mysteriously thrown her over in favor of Olivia Gage, the new Lady Brackford, who won't stop tossing family portraits into the attic.
Determined to escape, Charlotte decides to flee on an indefinite tour of America. Even though she still avoids being alone with Andrew at all costs, her luck finally runs out on the eve of her departure, and Charlotte gives in to her heart's desire.
WARNING: This 6500+ word short story contains scenes of an explicit sexual nature, intended only for adults age 18+.