The debt: Ionanthe will leave her freedom at the castle doors. Ancient laws demand an eye for an eye — she must pay the price for her sister's mistake. The payment: Recently crowned Prince Max plans to bring change to his country, but only after his new bride has arrived — as settlement for the debt he is owed. The price: A ruthless ruler and his virgin queen. Trembling with the fragility of a new spring bud, Ionanthe will go to her husband...she was given as penance but he'll take her for pleasure.