With the timeline set straight, Loslin and West Kelser make it their business to rescue those victimized by human traffickers of Atho. When trouble runs headlong into their ship, Loslin, West, and the crew are drawn into a fight against a horrific evil-a man who kidnaps those with the Gift. Meanwhile, Satub leads a personal war against his long-time enemy who is hiding and reproducing unhindered on Talwan's Vengeance-skubrats.