Ilene MacGill will risk everything to free her clan from the clutches of the tyrannical Laird Edmonstone. As leader of her people and a devoted mother, she's been secretly assembling a rebellion, meeting with other conquered Lairds under the cover of night. But when her only hope lies in the hands of Gordon Edmonstone—the Laird's own son—Ilene faces an impossible dilemma.

Gordon is nothing like his father. Strong and compassionate, he genuinely cares for the people suffering under the Laird’s rule. As Ilene spends more time with him, sparks fly, igniting jealousy among other women and stirring unrest within her own clan. Betrayed by those she trusted, Ilene stands alone, her allies turning against her to save themselves.

With the Laird closing in and danger mounting, Ilene's only chance is Gordon's help. But can he defy his own blood to save the woman plotting his father's downfall? As loyalties are tested and passions burn, Ilene must decide how much she's willing to sacrifice for freedom. The fate of her son, her clan, and her heart hangs in the balance.