When Virginia Black accepted a position as a governess, she didn't expect it to end so abruptly. After being inadvertently compromised, she is banished before she even meets her charges. Taking the next train out of town, she finds herself in yet another precarious situation. Marshal Walton Riley is simply doing his job when he comes across the damsel in distress. He has no idea why, but is drawn to her. His work dictates his need to spend time with her, but after the dust settles, will he be able to keep away from the woman he's become so fond of?