When Aiya's life is turned upside down by her ruthless Lord, an enemy force attacks North Umbria. After being taken captive by the Norse invaders, Aiya is sent on a journey she never expected. Far from the shore's of North Umbria she must confront true cruelty, and her own fate. Unsure if she has the strength to fight her enemies, both new and old.

Ragda is the legitimate son of the Jarl Lowzow. He and his unpredictable half brother Dagr are sent to raid the shores in the west. They were sure they were in the favor of the Gods, until their eyes befell the beautiful slave girl...and how she would be their undoing.