When Sam Wilcox reached the Brasada country in West Texas, his enemies were still following him. He was wounded - and his only chance to stay alive was young Billy Calhoun. When he regained his consciousness at Rancho Bravo he tried to hide his dark past, but it was only a matter of days until the killers found out where to find him. Tom Calhoun and his cowboys had to make a decision - and they offered their help. But nobody knew at that time that other dangers were waiting - especially for Billy. Now Wilcox was standing at his personal crossroads - and there was only one direction left for him.