Gifted with remarkable healing powers, Thomas' magical touch can treat wounds, mend broken bones, and soothe pain. As the healer to the army, he is responsible for the health and well-being of the men and women living in the remote outpost of Calcheth on the northern edge of the Kingdom of Duncaster. During this time of peace, his work consists mainly of fixing minor training injuries and taking care of the common issues of the local farmers and townspeople of the region. But Thomas' quiet, simple life is turned upside down when Andrew Kaine, a soldier in King Richard's army, arrives complaining of a toothache. What starts as a simple kiss explodes into a secret love affair that defies Duncaster law, a law that results in swift and severe punishment for anyone who dares to break it. When their forbidden relationship is discovered, Andrew is banished. Both men are faced with life-changing decisions about love, justice, and loyalty to each other and the country they vowed to serve. Told through alternating accounts, the two men's stories intertwine as they both embark on their individual missions: the soldier to get revenge against his former king, and the healer to find the man he loves.