Cierra Elburke and Claude LeSpencer, who both come from backgrounds of illegitimacy, turn to each other for comfort as they face rejection from their families and society. However, when Cierra is forced to marry someone other than her true love, she begs for the opportunity to start over and find happiness. With the help of a "key" given to her by Claude, Cierra is able to ascend to the throne and begin anew. But this time, she sacrifices everything, including her relationship with Claude, in search of a better future. Is this a wise decision, or will this second chance lead to even greater repercussions than her past?