The Huntsman's Conquest by Rosalind Faire

 In the mist-shrouded forests of an ancient estate, the elegant and aloof Duchess Amelia Worthington joins her arrogant husband, Lord Edward, on a hunting expedition meant to restore his sense of power. Their guide, the rugged and commanding gamekeeper Alfred Wisster, knows every shadowed trail and hidden danger. What begins as a week of reaffirming noble status quickly spirals into something far more dangerous as Alfred systematically challenges Edward's authority through escalating trials that expose his deepest weaknesses.

Forced to witness every moment of her husband's unraveling, Amelia's icy detachment begins to fracture. Her carefully guarded propriety clashes with a growing, forbidden fascination that awakens long-buried yearnings. As the ancient woods tighten their grip, the balance of power shifts irrevocably, leaving all three forever changed by the dark intimacy of dominance, shame, and desire. A slow-burn tale of psychological tension and emotional transformation that explores the fragile line between status and surrender.