Cara and Rodani, human and alien, have created a problem by falling in love. Hoping for a comfortable but hidden relationship, they soon run afoul of the ignorance and hatred that are heir to the insular Selandu society. Jealousy, disgust, and fear threaten their new love and, possibly, their lives.
The leader of Barridan, Arimeso, and her head guardian, Kusik, wage their own battle of words as they stand on opposite sides of the chasm that an inter-species affair has created. The ensuing turmoil causes Arimeso many difficulties in keeping her house intact. Which is more important? Their present calamity, or the future of both peoples?
When a rogue group of Selandu decide to take matters into their own hands, Cara and Rodani, not knowing who to trust, become caught in a web of treachery and betrayal. As they face escalating violence, they realize that survival will demand all their courage and cunning. Caught between love and duty, can they hold true to each other? Or will bigotry and fear tear them, and Barridan apart?
This immersive and compelling tale will keep you turning the pages, questioning how far you would go when faced with impossible choices.