In Book 2, the rippling effects caused by Orynn's existence continue to move through the universe in unforeseen and unpredictable ways. Whispers of her aura linger, and the lives she touched continue to move the story of the universe forward. Ethan must decide if his search for her is worth the possibility of war, but theirs is not the only love being tested by the growing distrust of the Corwint Central Council.

The Ruisks were once fierce and proud, but the oppressive leash of the Xen'dari Empire has extinguished the flames of their courage. Larx must help his people find their courage again as he seeks the courage to be true to the callings of his heart.

Torque has been a Star Tracer for over one hundred and thirty years, each day defined by the protocols embedded into the subroutines of his Mechatronic mind. Orders are followed without question and his personal life is never put before the directives of the agency. After learning a groundbreaking truth, he fights to hold on to Larx and a bond that threatens to change his directive-driven world forever.