Melting by Degrees

In the far north, Lord Jensen Fenn was poisoned by the Fire-Heart Hex. To break it, he needed the Pure Spirit of the Southern Tribe's Saintess. By chance, he discovered that the young woman Anna was the cure. The two developed feelings for each other, yet a tragic misunderstanding led to Anna's "death." Unbeknownst to him, Anna was taken away by the Southern Tribe and revived—later giving birth to a daughter, Dora. Seven years passed. When Anna's old illness resurfaced, little Dora sought doctors everywhere. Only then did Jensen Fenn learn that Anna was still alive. But she not only resented him with all her heart—she was once again facing the brink of death…