When Keoke Mahoe, Zephyrian mind-reader and spy for the Resistance, breaches Azura’s sophisticated defenses, he hopes to gain the trust of the planetary leader before delivering a delicate message. But he didn’t expect the wild life to fight back.

Lady Valoria, ruler of Azura, doesn’t trust intruders, especially hunters who eat animal flesh. Yet this is not the usual breed of crystal raiders. He behaves with honor, wields unusual abilities, and is rather attractive… But what he suggests is unthinkable, and punishable by death.

Meanwhile, in the farthest confines of the galaxy, an old enemy has risen again. And it may have infiltrated the Resistance. This time, even Azura’s Avenging Angels may not be able to stop the obliteration of all life in the quadrant.