Tess relies on Alec’s support for survival, but in doing so, she finds herself trapped once again. Alec persistently tries to claim her, disregarding her resistance. Though Tess still longs for Angel, she begins to lose hope. Meanwhile, Angel, unable to forget her, finally returns to England. However, when he finds Tess again, she is already living under Alec’s control. Stunned and heartbroken, Angel urges her to leave with him, but Tess is tormented by guilt and despair. Unable to endure her suffering any longer, Tess takes a drastic step?she kills Alec. Finally freed, she escapes with Angel, hoping for one last chance at happiness.