Secret Heir, The Manor's Broken Promise

I was the last person to find out that Silas Sterling had become a father.

On the day I heard the news, I was preparing to climb over the garden wall to sneak back into the Sterling Estate.

A few servants hurried past, and I accidentally caught their hushed whispers. "The young General gave strict orders. Keep this a secret for now. If Miss Lyra finds out, she'll never let it go."

My heart hammered against my ribs, and I nearly lost my footing on the stone ledge.

I had been in love with Sila