When Comanches threatened golden haired Caroline Brandon a spirited young orphan fleeing the wreckage of the Civil War, a handsome army scout, Sawyer Day, agreed to escort her across the treacherous frontier to her uncles isolated Texas ranch. Braving the perils of a savage wilderness and finally surrendering to the wild desire in their hearts, they awakened in each other the irresible promise of love. Sawyer must leave to reclaim his stolen fortune, Caroline swore she would never forget him and vowed to wait for him until the end of time.