Elara Linden's adoptive brother passed away, his heart transplanted into Alastair Lockwood. Longing for her brother, Elara appears in Alastair's life, determined to stay by his side. Alastair is suspicious of this woman, finding it hard to believe anyone would be kind to him without a motive—as his mother sees him as his younger brother's murderer. As he witnesses her selflessly protecting him, his resolve wavers. Everyone knows Alastair Lockwood has a devoted girlfriend.