Free of her abusive husband, Esme lives a peaceful life, teaching and preparing for the arrival of her unborn child. While her wish for love goes unfulfilled, she happily settles for the fantasy she created of a husband, a casualty of war, whose life is inspired by Carlisle Cullen.
Months pass and her son’s first breath fills Esme’s heart with immense joy. Days later, she’s left devastated by his sudden death. With nothing left, she chooses to end it all only to be saved by a dream come to life.