Emily's traveling party is attached by Indians, leaving just her and three year old Thornton alone. Forced to walk to San Luis Valley, the duo encounters Cloud. Cloud has decided to finally settle on the land that he claimed. Making arrangements with Emily was not really part of the deal but seem to work out well for all involved. Well until Emily's sister-in-law gets involved with things. Almost forced to marry a man, involved in multiple shot outs and having to deal with Cloud's many past flings, makes for an interesting story!