Captured by her clan's sworn enemy, Darina Wallace wakes to find herself at the mercy of the ruthless Fergus McDougal. As the eldest daughter of the powerful Wallace clan, she's spent her life protecting her family after her mother's passing. But with marriage prospects looming and tensions with the McDougals rising, danger was never far away.

Tasked by his father to abduct Darina and demand ransom, Fergus infiltrates enemy territory with ease. Yet, as they journey through the rugged Highlands, unexpected sparks ignite between captor and captive. Darina realizes that her only chance of escape lies in forging an uneasy alliance with the very man who took her freedom.

Torn between loyalty and a growing attraction, Darina must decide: Can she trust this hardened warrior with not just her life, but her heart? Or will betrayal seal her fate in a generations-old feud?