"I loved the first book and this one still has that unique flavour to it. The story [was] interesting and left me with enough on the table that I want to know how things end." Elisa Rolle, Rainbow Awards In the wake of the Hebridean insurrection, which threatened the safety and future of her homeworld, Alex of Terra is focused on isolating the conspirators so no further harm can be done. Her soulmate, Lauren of Earth, prepares to become Alex's Consort and the Co-Ruler of the Terran people, but she is plagued with horrible nightmares from the aftermath of recent trauma. She's also dealing with the sadness of believing she abandoned her dearest friends whom she left behind on her own homeworld. When it becomes clear that a trip through the nexus to Earth is necessary, Alex and Lauren make plans to travel there despite the many obstacles they face on Terra. The trip will be risky, but they have determination and the comfort of their soul connection. But neither is prepared for what happens next, and when their enemies lash out, will they be able to survive the vicious attacks?