Marlene Peterson is content and satisfied as a wife and mother until she meets Edric, and he turns her life completely upside down. She is forced to embrace her true heritage, and believe in the impossible. Lord Kenway is a centuries old immortal who has pledged his loyalty to a beautiful but evil sorceress. He is honor bound to obey her commands to destroy innocent lives. Marlene and her family are the next victims of this ancient sorcery. After one look at Marlene, Edric's heart cannot bear the thought of harm coming to this woman. He sacrifices everything he is and ever will be to save her.