The Spartan like spirit of the girl intrigues Michael. He then sees how far she is willing to go, so as not to go back from where she came. As Rosalind begins to point the gun to her temple, the Duke makes the quick decision to shoot her in order to save her.

The single blast from his gun changes their lives forever. In some way Michael now feels responsible for her. When he learns of her situation his feelings and morals are tested even further. Both are challenged over and over, bringing a closeness of unbreakable bonds.

Whether they are in London, the countryside of England, India or America, even across the seas, their connection can t be broken.