Hap Walker was a former Texas Ranger, famous for his skill and daring. He agreed to go with Annie into Indian territory to find her child. But what he demanded of Annie was more than her money. She would have to play the part of his wife, for better or for worse. And so Hap and Annie joined on a trek into the heart of danger, afraid - more than all else of their own desire. In a time and place of both savagery and splendor, a saga of passion and courage come to flaming life