This fourth story of the Henderson brothers deals with Rory, the youngest of five. He has become the right hand of his laird- brother at Carrickspur Castle. Seven years ago he first visited Carrickspur to attend the wedding of his brother. During the visit, he met a local girl and fell in love. . . so much love was exchanged between the two young people that he now learns he has a son He meets the girl again and Clare MacBriar is no longer available. How can Rory battle forces known and unknown and still have time to convince the mother of his child to make the three of them family? Especially when the girl's laird-grandfather disapproves, her current suitor objects, and her knight-brother strenously rejects learning Rory was the culprit who dishonered his sister?