The Bridegroom's Bargain

Till death us do part.

A solemn wedding vow, and one Lord Deverell's young bride most ardently wishes to bring about sooner rather than later! Only minutes after the wedding ceremony Alexandra is brandishing a pistol, accusing her husband of ruining her family.

So Deverell makes one more vow that he's completely innocent and will prove it. If she isn't totally convinced, then he'll take the consequences. He sets about winning Alexandra's trust using every means at his disposal .