Tomorrow the auctions will take place. Every eligible woman will be included. Some are sold as brides while others are sold into another lifestyle. None have a choice. Winter refuses to accept that fate. Taking the first chance of her life, she risks it all to escape, running into the desert and hoping to find something better.
When Roar, Scar, Gate, Shadow and Blade find Winter, they only plan to take her back to the safety of the settlement. But Winter isn't going back. One way or another she will convince them there is no other option than to keep her.
