She swore to repay her debt, but fate has more in store for her...

Born into poverty, Aoide has battled for every moment of joy. But when she's caught in a botched robbery of a tax convoy, her life collides with that of the formidable Captain Lachlan Dunne—a man as feared as he is captivating.

With his stoic demeanor and piercing gaze, Lachlan is a Highlander cloaked in mystery. Women are both drawn to and intimidated by him. Aoide must convince this imposing warrior that she was merely in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Against all odds, she calms the beast within him, and he lets her go. But their fates are intertwined. Determined to repay her debt, Aoide seeks him out, refusing to leave his side until her honor is restored.

Lachlan, unaccustomed to such tenacity, tries to scare her away but finds himself in uncharted territory. His hidden fury hints at passions long suppressed, and Aoide can't help but wonder what's beneath his cold exterior. As dangers loom, she realizes that without his protection, survival is uncertain.

Can she tame the raging Highlander, or will his past consume them both?