“Tell me the truth, before I take it from yer lips myself.”

When Alyth MacAdams sneaks into the fortress of her clan’s sworn enemy, she expects to find a monster—not a broken warrior whose only warmth is reserved for his young daughter.

Laird Lachlan has lost everything to war. His heart is cold, his blade sharp, and his trust nonexistent. He allows no threat near his people, especially not an alluring lady’s maid with secrets in her eyes.

Yet, under the weight of suspicion and hatred, forbidden desire ignites. Can Alyth protect her heart, or will she risk the wrath of the enemy she should never have loved?