Imprisoned by duty, yearning for freedom.

Ciara MacGowan, the laird’s spirited daughter, dreams of life beyond the suffocating walls of her clan's keep. Bound by obligation to marry and forge alliances, she defies tradition and escapes into the wild unknown.

Lost in the treacherous forest, danger closes in—until a mysterious stranger named Alex saves her life. Unbeknownst to Ciara, her savior is Alexander McGregor, heir to her clan’s greatest enemy.

A single passionate night ignites between them, sparking a forbidden flame that could consume their worlds. Returning to their clans, they are thrust into a perilous game of power and politics.

As tensions rise and loyalties are tested, will their love bridge the divide between warring clans? Or will they be forced to choose between their hearts and their duty?