Without revealing the fact that she is the daughter of an earl, Octavia has been producing fabulous results as Lisette and Philippa's governess. Edward is stunned by her competence, backed by her intellect and kindness, but he has been suffering from the attraction he feels for her. Could they ever be together despite the differences in their social standings? He makes an effort to distance himself from Octavia, but the farther apart they are, the greater his longing for her becomes. One day, he finds her asleep in the house and is unable to fight the temptation to touch her...