Amidst the chaos of war, dashing mercenary soldier Gowan Dunbar finds himself drawn back to his homeland to fulfill a sacred vow made to a fallen friend. Morna Innes, a spirited beauty betrothed to another, longs for a love that transcends the constraints of tradition.
But fate has other plans for the two of them. As the sparks of passion ignite, Morna and Gowan must confront a heart-wrenching choice - to follow their hearts or to honor their families.
The outcome will determine their future, forever entwined by a battlefield vow.