Marquis of Vidal

I was born to scandal and bred for excess—pistols, ballrooms, and whispered rumors were my playground. But Mary changed the game. She faced down a highwayman with a steady hand and a clearer heart, and in doing so, she saw past the mask I wore. I pursued her across Europe, not to conquer, but to understand. What I found was a love that reshaped me. I’m still the Marquis of Vidal, still sharp-tongued and quicker with a challenge—but now, my wild heart beats for her alone.