Eric McSorley, nicknamed the Hawk, a famous sailor and warrior, is tasked with taking King Robert the Bruce and his small army out of Scotland... McSorley is ready to take risks and even enjoys the danger. After all, he loves, perhaps, only women more than risk, although he is not going to exchange his precious freedom for marriage. However, meeting the proud, independent Ellie, who despises male inconstancy, makes him feel the flame of true passion in his heart for the first time in his life...