Secrets in the Shadows

Taking some of the family's jewels, Ella Spencer and her brother leave the kingdom in the dead of night, escaping the clutches of their evil stepmother. They need a different life than one of a servant. Now living in a new kingdom, Ella believes this is where they can start over again. So far, it's working...until her brother's school teacher starts poking his nose into their business. She cannot tell the teacher the truth, yet deep inside, she feels that he might be her Prince Charming after all, and be the one who'll save her from danger.

Christopher Morgan is hiding secrets that he never plans to divulge. The sister of one of his students intriuges him, and he can't keep from wanting to know more about her. When a man comes around asking questions, Chris fears Ella is not safe and he needs to protect her. But he finds he is the one in need of a dream-come-true. Can he hope that Ella will be the one to rescue him out of his life before the secrets destory him?