When enemies unite, battles are inevitable.Munro Ross is a natural protector, whether in battle or otherwise, he will always intercede to help the downtrodden. What he never anticipated was an arranged marriage, especially one with the family of his clan's arch-nemesis. However, upon meeting the mistreated beauty, an innate desire to be her savior ignites within him. Amid numerous obstacles to finding common ground, his inability to trust clashes with her refusal to yield.Lila MacKinnon has only known mistreatment her entire life. Since her mother's passing, she's been relegated to a mere servant within her own family. Now, she's destined to wed Munro Ross, the brother of Liard Ross, a member of the clan they've waged war against for years. Her sole defense is maintaining her true self, refusing to surrender to a man who seems indifferent to her.In this tale of heartbreak and hope, sometimes it's the smallest acts that bring the greatest impact.