Thane Crane, the battle-scarred highland laird with a predatory limp and driven by the terror of a dying bloodline, must breed an heir with Kira Monroe before the rival laird destroys everything. Her sharp tongue and voluptuous body ignite the hunger he has hidden behind his dominance, the crescent birthmark on her inner thigh the forbidden key to claiming guardianship and belonging.

In the cramped crofter's hut he sets the terms. Kira learns what a highland laird expects of her nights. The breeding claim is the only path to security, and every attempt binds them tighter. Riders circle the gates while the season runs out. Will he claim her body to save his legacy?