Since she was born, Marie was betrothed to a family friend's son. Marie attempted to live the life her parents had envisioned for her, but she never was able to find the solace she always wanted. A week before her wedding, Marie takes a chance and runs away to start over, hundreds of miles away from her old world. Now, Marie finds herself as a professor at the University of Oregon and dating the school's Dean, Mrs. Victoria Reynolds. Marie never imagined that she would have been in a polyamorous relationship, but this is where Marie finds herself. Regardless, of the unforeseen relationship dynamics, Marie is happy. However, Marie's happiness is short-lived when the past catches up with her. This time, however, she's pregnant with a child that is going to alter the three families.