Commanded by his King to seize her kingdom, he chooses to set his eyes on a different prize ... dominion of her heart. What he offers her instead is a chance to choose her own fate. Kings and their kingdoms will fall. Blood will be spilled. When it seems all is lost, can they hold on to everything they've gained?

Amidst the turbulence of revolution, the peace of a quiet town is disturbed when someone seemingly dead rises from the grave. Set in 1794, Europe. AU, no vampirism. BellaXEdward

Bella is engaged and is planning to start a business with Jake. When the bank loan falls through and threatens her happily ever after, Edward Cullen enters the picture and offers them startup money in exchange for Bella spending a month with him. Fighting against her lust and growing feelings for Edward, she struggles to decide what she truly wants. E B. Rated M for later lemons.