You are a young duchess, who had been taken captive by Sir Carlton’s battalion. He had taken over your castle and you were now a prisoner of your own room.

Your butler—Ruger—had tried so many times to help you escape. To no avail. Carlton locked him away in the dungeon, but he promised to let him go soon.

You were in your room, tightening the bodice of your dress. You heard the sound of the lock click open and Carlton enter.

He smirked and leaned against the doorway.

“Am I interrupting something important?” He asked smugly