Texas 1870: Young Meredith falls in love under strange circumstances with Travis Archer, a boy who lives isolated from the world with his brothers on a ranch. Many years later, Meri learns that a treacherous attack on the Archer ranch is being planned. She sets out to warn her childhood crush. In the process, she gets caught up in a whirlwind of events that keeps her on the ranch and completely disrupts her life. The aloof, reclusive Travis becomes her protector. He behaves honorably and considerately – but will he ever return Meri's love?.