Imprisoned by fear, released by passion.Ciara MacGowan has always dreamed of a life beyond the suffocating walls of the keep, but as the laird’s daughter, she knows it is her obligation to marry and secure an alliance for her clan. When her father starts arranging her betrothal, she chooses to follow her own path and runs away.. However, she may have ventured too far, exposing herself to the many dangers that await an overprotected young lass in the forest. Just in time, a charming stranger, Alex, unexpectedly saves her life. Little does she know that her savior is Alexander McGregor, the heir to her clan’s greatest enemy.. Ciara and Alexander share a passionate night together, igniting a fire that could turn their worlds upside down. Yet, when they return to their respective clans, they find themselves caught up in a dangerous game of power and politics which they may not survive.. Can their love bridge the divide between their clans, or will they be forced to choose between their hearts and their duty?. Enjoy this Highland Historical Romance story filled with mystery, treachery, and romance with no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after, by Adamina Young!