He was taken from Adrienna on their wedding night,and sold as a slave. Now, released from captivity,Hugh of Ryebourne wants revenge. Believing Adriennaplayed a part in his capture, he plans to seduce hiswife into bed--but he won't use force. He wants herto come willingly.... Adrienna is shocked by the reappearance of her estrangedhusband. She can't deny the desire this dark, broodingman arouses in her, but Hugh is no longer the youngboy she once knew. He is all man now, rugged andvery dangerous.