Two years ago, Devan MacArthur's plans to marry Isobel MacGregor were pushed aside when a feud broke out between their clans and he's been trying to repair the relationship ever since. But his plans are thwarted once again when his brother announces his betrothal to Isobel. Devastated, he knows he should let her go. But his good intentions go awry when he sees her again and decides that he'll stop at nothing to have her.
Approx. 4,500 words (18 pages)