Now that the overbearing men in her family are gone, Ailis Davidson sees the chance to right her family's many wrongs and bring peace to the valley she loves. The only problem is that someone wants her dead.Ranald Macqueen has lived his life brandishing a sword for others. Now on the eve of his greatest triumph, serving as guard for his king, a wee fairy of a woman has interrupted those plans with the need of his protection.As Ailis and Ranald fight against an unknown enemy, they are drawn together by a powerful connection. A love that promises something greater than either of them has ever imagined. But before they can have a chance at true happiness-they have to survive.