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Selig Haardrad only wanted to help a diplomatic mission when he agreed to act as translator, but when his group is attacked and left for dead, he soon finds himself enchained and accused of spying. Groggy with a head wound, Selig sways from confusion to charming seduction as he is questioned by the lovely Lady Erika. Affronted by his words, Erika is harsh in her dealings with him, not believing his innocence. But when a mishap calls her away, leaving him to the sadistic care of another, Selig barely survives the torture - believing it all to be from Erika herself. Once saved by his devoted sister, Selig takes Erika as his prisoner, swearing revenge for the pain he's suffered. Erika, though not at fault, shoulders the blame but cannot meekly accept the humiliation Selig insist on. She finds her deepening desire and concern for her captor even harder to accept. Selig discovers that his thoughts soon stray from revenge, to attraction, to love. Finally confessing that love has made him her captive instead, and her joyous laughter sets them both free.
Published 1994
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