7.7Kendra is sent to marry Travis, a man believed to have only months to live, and unexpectedly helps him recover. He begins showering her with protection and gifts. As inconsistencies emerge, she learns that he has been feigning illness to keep her close, raising questions about the basis of their marriage.
8.9On his wedding night, Kaze Lee is sent to war in his brother's place, leaving Darcy Quint behind. He returns victorious only to be poisoned by his jealous brother. After recovering, Kaze remembers his family's oppression and the humiliations he and Darcy endured, setting out to retaliate against those responsible.
8.9Ruby flees a stepmother seeking her late father’s inheritance and meets Jaylon. He needs a marriage to reassure his dying father, creating a practical arrangement between them. Learning why Ruby agreed prompts him to accelerate the wedding, while both must discover whether trust can develop beyond the bargain.