The journey of Texans seeking independence from Mexico was long and bloody, dating back to the historic time when the Mexican government combined the districts of Texas and Coahuila. The Coahuilans outnumbered the Texans five to one, and were able to overrule any legislation the Texas district favored. The result? The Battle of San Jacinto. Amid the chaos, Dain Galway and Cleo were hunted like animals. Though Dain was prepared to meet trouble head-on, one question was uppermost in his mind: why were they constantly forced to hide? Only Cleo could answer that question. The secret was hidden in her birth.