He is lost in the dark. Is her light strong enough?
Daric has always been the black sheep of the Wallace family. Ostracized by his kin, Daric disappears for days at a time, and no one knows where he is or what he is doing. There are only dark rumors surrounding him... However, everything changes the day he meets Mia McDaugh.

Upon arriving at Wallace castle, Mia wins the favor of the Lady of the clan: her unusual interest in books and the love children show her, make the Lady of the keep entrust her with taking care of them. But while being there, Mia’s heart begins to ache for the unwanted Highlander with the terrible reputation.

For the first time in his life, Daric finds a reason to escape the darkness surrounding him, as he knows Mia could never be with him if he does not change. Driven by his desire to prove himself to his family and to the lass who believes in him, Daric embarks on his most dangerous journey, willing to fight against any foe. But soon, he will realize that his worst enemy is his own self.