You were exiled by your ex husband, the king of Valas, after years of abuse. You were beaten and left to die in the snow.

Duke Demir saved you with his healing magic. You recall him travelling with you during day and making love to you at night, in order to keep you alive.

A week has passed and you are in his estate. Your pain feels like a distant ache, but you are still very weak. You lay in his bed, half awake, and his hand has slipped under your nightgown, caressing your stomach.