Alexander Mercer, the world’s top military commander, washes ashore, barely clinging to life. Rescued by Victoria Hale, a woman fleeing an arranged marriage, he claims amnesia to stay by her side, hiding his true identity. As he recovers, he’s drawn to Victoria’s kindness and warmth—feelings he hasn’t known in his tough, war-torn life. But her dangerous past is catching up to her. Her controlling fiancé won’t let her go, and Alexander must use his skills to protect her. With enemies closing in, Alexander faces a tough choice: keep his identity hidden or risk everything to save the woman he’s come to love.