Allis Choquette is content with the quiet life she has chosen for herself. When Allis finds herself on the verge of losing everything she has, she decides to change things to keep what she wants. Even if that means joining forces with Stefan Gagnon, the man who she deems is responsible for her trouble. Stefan Gagnon has quietly worked as a clerk for years, hoping one day to have the chance to prove he can operate a trading post. When the opportunity rises he takes the job seriously, but he is challenged every step of the way by the Proprietor's daughter.