His mother dead, 16 years old, Clay Trent knew he had to run away when he shot the plantation s overseer and then his cruel father. His half-brother, Luke, ran with him. From Georgia, months later, hungry and in their ragged clothes, they end up in Arizona where they meet Dan Driver, owner of Double D Ranch. Dan hires them, but Clay needs to confess his crime to Dan. Now, only three people knew his secret: Clay, Luke, and Dan. Still, the secret stayed with Clay, who was unable to forget. Clay and Luke became exemplary cowboys, honored and trusted, fast with a gun, yet they never abused the privilege. Then it happened. Clay s past was suddenly exposed for all to hear and see. Shamed, Clay did the only thing he could. He had no other choice.