Married-by order of the king! Deceived and alone, Beatrice of Warehaven is forced to flee-straight into the powerful arms of feared warrior Gregor of Roul. He escorts her home, though not before a kiss ignites true passion between them. If Gregor is to gain his freedom, he must obey one last royal order-overthrow Warehaven and marry Beatrice. His betrayal will earn Beatrice's hatred, but Gregor is prepared to go into battle with this stubborn beauty-and finish what he started with his innocent bride!