Though she was born a noble, Justine's family is disgraced, and she is their secret shame. Even as Justine labors under an alias in the Royal Palace, her family's reputation follows her—she's accused of stealing from the Princess. Facing ruin, Lord Shimeon De Castille swoops in to save Justine, offering her protection until her name is cleared. This should be the best luck Justine's ever had, but to fall in love with so great a man would be too great a risk for a woman fallen so low.