Chloe Biggs is desperate. With her family ranch under threat from a ruthless land baron, she has no choice but to flee into the unforgiving Dakota wilderness. Her only ally is Denzel, the silent, powerful stable hand she has always kept at a distance. As they navigate treacherous rivers and evade those hunting them, the tension between mistress and servant reaches a breaking point. In the raw heat of survival, social standing no longer matters. Denzel is the only man strong enough to protect her, and his touch is the only thing that makes her feel alive. To save her legacy, Chloe must trust the man who intends to claim her completely.