Lena appears to be gentle and fragile on the surface. But has both deep guilt and quiet strength. Orphaned at a young age, she finds love and belonging with Grace and Adrian. But loses it after Grace's death and blamed as the cause. She endures years of emotional punishment, believing she deserves it.
Once warm and passionate, but became cold after the death of his sister Grace. Adrian is convinced Lena is responsible, and becomes controlling and cruel. As the heir to a powerful family, he chooses duty and resentment.
Noah is calm, decisive, and quietly intense. He has been in love with Lena for years, but keeps his distance she chose someone else. When Lena is in danger, he steps in.
Adrian’s mother,. She is emotional, volatile and consumed by grief over Grace’s death. Blames Lena and pushes Adrian toward choices she believes will protect the family.
