Taranis had one thing on his mind since the Romans enslaved him. Revenge. Until he laid eyes on the innocent beauty of Lavina, a daughter of his enemy. It was then that he knew how to wreak revenge against those who wronged him, by taking one of Rome’s daughters over and over again. Lavina is humiliated by the decadence, greed and violence of Rome. When she meets the gaze of the condemned gladiator across the Circus Maximus he stirs a deep yearning in her heart, but it is not meant to be. She is destined to marry a man who’s soul is as black as night. On a whim, Emperor Nero grants Taranis freedom with his choice of a wife. Taranis chooses Lavina, much to the horror of her parents. Only Lavina is not disgusted by this prospect and revels in Taranis’ touch. He finds himself caring for and falling in love with the little Roman. Yet, a shadow falls on their happiness and soon Lavina will have to choose between her home and her heart.