They had known each other only in dreams, but now a violent fate had made their waking worlds collide. The ethereal Lady Aurinia lived in danger from the powerful who would use her for their own ends. And yet she freely aided those in need, even knowing that love was forever denied her!Powerful in ways unspoken, the warrior Macsen had breached the mystical defenses surrounding Lady Aurinia's ancient hall, for desperation drove him to seek the help of her healing hands—and her open heart!But could the bond they'd formed—fine as gossamer, strong as steel—withstand the firestorm of a marauding Viking horde?