Relentless

Lord Derryk is in

love with the foundling he and King Eirik discovered seventeen years ago. Then,

he was but a child. Now, he is ready to court and marry her. Renata, however,

believes she doesn't belong and is

unworthy of Derryk's love. She tries to be a perfect wife, ultimately

exhausting herself.

When temptation

comes in the form of a professed friend, Iollan, she falls for his seductive

lies, and betrays Derryk,

breaking his heart.

Repeatedly, Derryk

forgives and tries to draw her back. But Renata doesn't believe Derryk can truly

forgive or love

her again. Renata continues be unfaithful, until Derryk signs a divorce.

Away from Derryk's

protection, Renata sees the truth about Iollan. At her lowest point, desperate,

she returns to

Eorden for help. She is offered a hut on the edge of his lands with only basic

food to

sustain her.

But Derryk has

vanished and an army bears down on the kingdom. Iollan discovers Renata's

hideout

and charges her

with many crimes, including murder. Derryk's servants are distraught, not

knowing

what to do.

The king arrives

in time for the trial, where Renata is sentenced to death. At the last minute,

Derryk steps out of the

crowd and offers to take her punishment. What follows is a public hanging and a

turn of events no

one expects. Derryk's love ultimately vanquishes all enemies and wins Renata's

heart forever in

beautiful reconciliation.