For nineteen years the Black Magi have ruled the land, the evil king's knights enforcing a ban on all forms of magic. None have been more feared than Lord Eldritch, a dark knight who hides his face behind an iron mask, and his tortured past beneath a hardened soul.A young peasant, Inga was orphaned as a child and raised to hide her healing gifts. She is plagued by nightmares of Eldritch -- and shaken when her dreams take an unexpected sensual turn.When rumors of a practicing medicine woman reach the Magi, Eldritch investigates. He finds a strong-willed maiden who ignites his passion and stirs memories of a love long lost. Using his authority, he imprisons Inga in the castle dungeon where he may possess and keep her forever. In time, Inga learns that, even in submission, she wields power over her captor. Can she inspire Eldritch to face his past and challenge the king while she, herself, resists the seductive lure of dark magic?Publisher's note: This book is a