The most formidable warriors have the most intense passions. England, 9th century Take it ... These words haunt Merewyn's thoughts. How could her sister-in-law deliver her to the Viking warriors who were attacking their mansion, just to protect the harvest? Since that fateful day, Merewyn has led a captive life and has had to put aside her noble ancestry to serve the son of the Viking lord. Fortunately, despite her new master's bloodthirsty reputation and impressive build, Eirik doesn't treat her like a slave. On the contrary, he assures her that he will not do her any harm, and shows himself ... protective. But can she trust a man who brutally tore her away from his family?