Their home by the lake is attacked by thieves and Erik is nearly killed. When Christine leaves Paris with Erik, to her knowledge, she is going to a servant's home. When they arrive at a grand château, Erik is taken inside, but Christine is taken around to the servant's entrance. She has no idea what will be in store for her in this enormous home. And where is Erik's father?

Louis, the Marquis du Bourdeny believes that Erik's wife is at the root of all his problems. He will do anything to keep her away from him. He want's Erik to take his rightful place as his son and heir. As far as Louis can see Christine has no place in those plans. Louis, would welcome the eventual dissolution of the marriage. That is, until Louis discovers that inside LeBeque there is a greater danger to Erik than Christine.