To keep his people intact, should they fight or submit?

Meanwhile, new settlers Lucas Phelps and his son Kirby are trying to tame the land and build a farm. Lucas is weary of the Nez Perce band that is temporarily settled nearby, while Kirby is intrigued by these new neighbors. He accidentally meets Little Bird, a beautiful young Nez Perce maiden, and finds he can't keep her out of his mind.

Within days these two worlds collide to form a fascinating story of danger, bravery, misunderstanding, and forbidden love.