Sloane Reed is forced by adoptive mother Felicia Liu to marry Dudley the Fool. Sloane flees to Gavin Reed, feared as "Gavin the Reaper". She learns Gavin is the man she saved years ago. Recognizing his savior, Gavin defends Sloane, registers their marriage, and showers her with care, convincing Sloane, who has never been treated kindly, that she can believe in love.
