When a near-accident involving her father and a servant boy brings a new face into the Evegen jya home, the last thing Sioanna is expecting is for a new servant in her ranks, let alone a friend. Étienne has learned the hard way to be quiet and reserved, but as his relationship with Sioanna blooms, the two begin to form a bond of affection, care...and obsession. Despite the deep hurt in both their lives, their ability to treat one another with gentleness and kindness proves to be just the remedy they both needed. But will it be enough to conquer the countless obstacles that stand in their way?