Near death and unable to bear any woman near him, wealthy heir Elias is changed by Seraphina, a widowed mother with an extraordinary gift. Hired to care for a child in his estate, she becomes the target of a spiteful servant's lies. Once Elias learns who truly saved him, he stands by her, even as a ruthless cousin schemes to drive her away. With desire growing across an impossible social gap, Seraphina must decide whether their love can survive the world separating them.