A young Pictish queen-to-be on the eve of her marriage meets a stranger whose words and actions are bold…and disturbing.
She is meant to mate with one who can fulfill the ancient prophecy—not be distracted by a cocky interloper.
In spite of her strong resistance, this man begins to fill a crack in her life. But why now, on the verge of her ritual Bonding? And how can a stranger pass the impossible test set by the very gods?
