Like all her clan, Akmaral is bound for battle from birth. Her skill in horsemanship and the arts of war ignite the jealousy of Erzhan, a gifted warrior who envies her as much as he desires her. When Scythians attack, the two unite to defeat them. Among the captives is the enigmatic Timor who fascinates Akmaral. But as attraction grows to passion, she is blinded to the dangerous alliance forming between the men. Faced with brutal betrayal, Akmaral must find the strength to defend her people.