A violent marriage, a life of hardship, years of constant threats, Ellens whole life is her daughter Lizzy. Ellen woke up with concussion, broken ribs and a knife cut down the side of her face. No matter what, she had to get Lizzy and herself away from John. Five years have passed, life has been hard. Lizzy walked with a limp, and every time Ellen looked in the mirror she was reminded of those violent years with the knife scar down her face. Skorps returns to Ellens town after twenty years away. From a poor family he leaves to travel the world, along the way becomes a very successful business man. With lightning reflexes and a hidden strength far beyond his size, Skorps is a man more then capable of handling what ever comes his way. Destiny steps in and makes sure that Ellen and Skorps meet.