The Dark Duke's Pet Bird

What kind of life awaits a creature permanently confined to a cage? This haunting question defines the existence of Isabella Heloise, the illegitimate daughter of a cruel count who exploits her as a mere pawn in his political schemes. When her engagement to a powerful noble is abruptly severed, Isabella’s worth within the Heloise household collapses, driving her to escape her father’s brutality. Alone and penniless, she is discovered by Ethan Holden, a charismatic duke shrouded in an unsettling aura. Now, Isabella must decide whether she can place her trust in this handsome nobleman, or if she has simply traded one prison for another.