As the last survivor, she expects no mercy from an enemy soldier.

At the end of a battle that destroyed her village, Karrah is left alone to face an invading army. Instead of attacking her, one of the soldiers helps her escape and hide.

Left with no choice but to accept aid from her enemy, she forges an unlikely friendship with the young man who risked his own life to save hers. As he repeatedly proves his commitment to help her, they begin to trust each other and embark on an ocean voyage to return her safely to her own people.

Assigned to serve as the ship's navigator, her soldier guards Karrah through all the dangers of the voyage. She tries to ignore her growing feelings for him, as increasing violence between their peoples makes it dangerous for them to stay together.

Will she risk being discovered by her enemies, or leave behind the man who has come to mean everything to her?