Our Brief Joy, Our Lasting Sorrow

Vivian Winters discovers that the guard she loves is actually the Dragon Realm’s commander, using her to pursue her sister Cecilia. Heartbroken, she ends their relationship and becomes the bride of the feared commander Kayson Shaw. In her new life, Vivian rebuilds herself with courage and wisdom, earning true love and respect while Lucien realizes too late that she was his true savior.