“I'll mark my claim on ye in every way a man can. And ye'll go from untouched tae well-ravished in a heartbeat.”

One thing Alayne Ranald swore she'd avoid? Marriage. Especially to the man who killed her father. But when the King offers a deal to free her brother from gaol…

Now, she shares a bed with the devil she vowed to ruin… unless he ruins her first.

Alayne is more than Darren MacLean bargained for. Despite his better judgement, he isnt sure how much longer he can resist her before giving in to the urge to claim his bride. Even if she's the sister of his biggest foe.

Little does he know that Alayne is hiding a secret that could bring his entire clan to its knees…