When Lorelei; the younger daughter of a rebel chieftain, encounters Pendarynn she has little idea that her illicit relationship with the older boy will threaten their current way of life. With their respective parents at violent odds with each other over injustices perpetuated years in the past, it seems unlikely that permission is forthcoming—forcing Lorelei to take matters into her own hands and initiate a relationship with Pendarynn on the sly. This innocent act has far-reaching repercussions culminating in jealousy, betrayal and a re-evaluation of everything she has ever known.