Duncan de Waer took an oath to protect those who cannot fend for themselves. Therefore, when young Line de Montfort publicly insulted a cruel pirate, Duncan, disguised as a gypsy, decided not to let her go even a step. Line doesn't believe her life is in danger and doesn't want to have anything to do with a commoner. And only after being captured, Line understands that the mysterious gypsy is her only hope for salvation and she can trust him not only with her life, but also with her heart...