He is Brogan O'Bannon, a wanderer and a brave warrior. Forced to confront his twin brother, with whom he shares a supernatural magical connection, he returns to Scotland after years of exile to claim his inheritance. She is Matalia McTrevor, a proud, reckless and rebellious beauty. She doesn't believe in love and refuses marriage. But, having met Brogan, the girl realizes that it is difficult for her to cope with the feelings that overwhelm her. She is ready to stay with Brogan and goes with him on a long journey to his home, where mortal danger and betrayal await young people and where they learn true love.