About the book: 1997 / Brace, a courageous and daring warrior, is imprisoned. Unexpectedly, salvation comes in the person of the mysterious beauty Marissa. The girl patiently looks after the wounded Brace - and gradually, without wanting it, she conquers his harsh heart. Alas, the warrior in love does not even suspect that he is just a bet in someone else’s game, a sacrifice at the price of which someone else’s freedom will be purchased…