The Baroness of Clawynd

With the death of her father, Baroness Aenid has come to her title sooner than she expected. Already a talented Healer using magic, she is now a woman governing a holding. This is rare in Kerban and she is determined to show the kingdom she can oversee Clawynd and fulfill her duties without any assistance. Lord Merrin, King's Champion, is entranced by the strong and intelligent Aenid and desires to love and protect her. But a traitorous duke interrupts his plans to court her properly and he leaves to serve his King. When the would-be lovers are reunited in the fight to protect Kerban, Aenid resists Merrin's attempts to keep her safe. She thinks his actions undermine her and that he doesn't respect her abilities. In the midst of treachery and invasion, will it be too late for Aenid to understand Merrin's love and ability to protect her doesn't detract from her role as Baroness?