She was the mistress of his destiny.. He was the master of her desire! Exiled to a bareen wasteland, Sera would do anything to regain the kingdom that was her birthright. But the hard-eyed warrior she saved from death was the last companion she wanted for the long journey to her homeland. To the world, he was known as Death's Shadow - as much a beast of battle as the mighty warhorse he rode. But to the flame-haired healer, his forceful arms offered a warm haven, and he swore his throbbing strength would bring her nothing but pleasure.