Ten years have passed since Davina fled from her cruel husband, Laird Bruce Duncan. Now, she bravely returns to the castle that imprisoned her spirit to finally claim what’s rightfully hers. The Duncan Castle, however, is no longer the world she left behind. Under the rule of a new Laird, it stands as a beacon of hope amidst a land plagued by famine. As Davina embarks on her quest, her plans are thwarted by the Laird’s insistence on assigning her a protector—the handsome, yet infuriatingly stubborn guard, Angus. His imposing presence stirs both annoyance and an unspoken intrigue in Davina’s heart. Their journey together takes an unexpected turn when Angus discovers the existence of her son, a secret legacy of her marriage to Bruce. Angus, initially a mere protector, might have to evolve into a confidant if Davina wants her plan to work. As they navigate old scars and new dangers, a fiery passion ignites, threatening to consume them both. With the threat of Bruce’s evil schemes still looming over her head, Davina must find a way to trust Duncan and count on him to protect her and her son. Can love find its way into her heart and shed light to the shadows of a tormented history?