After Alex rides off to lead the MacGannon clan in battle along with the other Highland clans who are intent on ridding their land of British rule, Mary remains at Kilgannon, praying for her husband`s swift, safe return. But when the Jacobite rebellion fails and Alex is believed to have been lost in battle, Mary refuses to believe Alex is dead and goes in search of him. Reunited in a remote corner of the Highlands where he is recuperating from his battle wounds, May and Alex enjoy a passionate reunion. Despite Mary`s protests, Alex refuses to give up on freeing his clansman who have been captured by the British. Because she cannot dissuade her husband from his dangerous course of action and not wanting to be separated from him again, Mary joins him. As the sparks of passion and temper fly between them, they set about freeing their clansmen and restoring order to their beloved war-ravaged Highlands.