"A forbidden love. A dangerous secret. A choice that could cost everything." 1858, South Carolina. Thandi and her brother Isaac arrive at the Lexington plantation to help with the harvest. Tom, the plantation heir who grew up beside them, welcomes them back with warmth and affection. But his wife, Anna, refuses to tolerate “slaves in her house,” forcing Thandi and Isaac back into the quarters — and igniting a cruel tension that spreads through every room of the estate. As Tom and Thandi steal moments in the quiet of the garden, friendship becomes longing… Longing becomes desire… And desire becomes a love that threatens them both. When Anna’s ruthless father discovers their secret, he gives Tom a warning: End it — or lose everything. With betrayal closing in and old family secrets coming to light, Thandi and Tom must choose: Obey society’s rule of ownership… or follow a love worth fighting for.