He avoids her because of the strange physical pain he feels when they touch. She avoids him because the way everyone seems to do what he says scares her.

When Claire needs to escape a bad situation, Uriah is her first choice, and he is eager to rescue her. Faced with each other for the first time, both Uriah and Claire find it impossible to listen to their fears and stay away from one another.

They soon find out, though, that there is more than they ever thought possible trying to keep them apart.

When Claire is poisoned by her vindictive father, Uriah's resolve is tested. Ancient Native American myths and legends spring to life. As they try to keep Uriah from saving Claire's life, they also begin to reveal the truth behind the lies he has been told all his life.