She was traded to him for a weapon.

Traded, as if she was no better than a piece of property. Gova Dov doesn't know what to expect, but it can't be as bad as the abuse she'd received at the hands of her last master. Gova has never known kindness like Muam. She soon learns she can trust him, but can he trust someone like her? He's told her she's free to leave, but does she want to go? Does he even want her to stay?

Muam Kai works hard to earn his living, and payment in flesh won't exactly buy his next meal, but he can't turn the abused girl away. However, he's no slave owner.

When Gova's past comes back for her, Muam vows that no matter what happens to them, they will always have each other. Always find each other. In this life or the next.

It's a dying promise that would prove to be a curse on them both.