Loyal Hearts

the long version

A PROMISE MADE... Years before, Sir Giles D'Evreux had been betrothed to a skinny girl named Pippa. With his country in turmoil, Sir Giles returned to find that this young maid had grown into a stunning beauty! He could do naught but demand her hand in marriage. A PROMISE KEPT... Though hardened by time, Lady Philippa d'Alban could still feel Sir Giles's whisper of promise in her heart. Upon his return, Pippa sought refuge in a convent, but realized soon enough that she was unfit to be a nun, especially when she could find no refuge from Sir Giles's mesmerizing stare, or his promise of love...