Emily Barnes came from an old family with old money and old beliefs - a lifestyle she despised and was ready to get away from. Lord Connor was the youngest of three children and far from ever sitting in his Estate as Marquis, so he allowed himself the rebellious lifestyle of a roguish and flirtatious aristocrat. Neither have the need for friends or lovers, they just want to get this visit over with and return to their usual lifestyles, but not everything goes according to plan - why would it? (Mature rating is on due to one chapter that mentions sensitive issues, there is a trigger warning with more information before it starts)