The protection of his people is of utmost importance, even if it means denying himself happiness. Gideon Ross, the youngest brother to the heroic Lion, laird to the most powerful clan finally faces his destiny and it is not at all what he would have ever expected. A clash with attackers leaves him near death and he feels as if he's failed everyone, especially the people who he's sworn to protect. When Gideon is found barely clinging to life, Alia Aldaba fights to save the man she's loved since childhood. Upon his recovery, her infatuation and reckless actions will forever change the course of their lives. If only she wasn't so impulsive, then he would not be forced to marry her against his will. Contains mature themes.