Hope.
Veracruz, Mexico – 1880
Inside, the elegant Andrés de Montemayor, his legitimate half-brother, paced the marble foyer. "He wouldn't dare come here," Andrés said, though his hands trembled.
She was trembling. But she did not look away.
The gates groaned.
His name was Juan del Diablo. Illegitimate son of the late Marqués de Montemayor. Outcast. Bandit. Rumor said he had been dragged to prison years ago. Rumor lied.
