On the eve of her baby shower, Seren walks into the party meant to destroy her illusions. Gideon Ashford is not working late; he is celebrating Elowen Vale's newborn son with the same friends who have hidden his affair for two years. Pregnant, exhausted, and surrounded by paid loyalty, Seren sees that Gideon is counting on their unborn child to keep her trapped. This time, she will not forgive the betrayal she once survived.