Escaping destiny is impossible, but Islay Gallach is determined to try.

As the eldest daughter of Laird Gallach, Islay's fate was sealed when she was promised at 13 to Callum Conall, an 18-year-old she had only met once. Years later, with the dreaded marriage looming, Islay refuses to surrender her freedom to a man she barely knows.

But when she meets Callum again, he's grown into a rugged and handsome Highlander every woman desires. Yet, Islay is resolute—she won’t be bound by duty or desire to a life without choice.

Defying expectations, she plans her escape with her cousin Kirstin. But rumors of bandits lurking nearby cause Kirstin to reconsider, leaving Islay to flee alone into the unknown.

Unbeknownst to her, she's not the only one against this union, and her bold decision plays right into her enemies' hands.

Will Callum reveal the secrets he's been hiding and save her in time? Or will Islay's quest for freedom cost her more than she ever imagined?