Valfe gave up hope long ago. It's hard to retain when his people spend their lives on a planet that isn't theirs, forced into prison camps by the native Koleni, who are afraid of the Vashra's powers. When his friend Anni receives a message from a powerful Vashra prince, Valfe cannot take it seriously—the message, after all, is centuries old.

Then Anni is captured by the Koleni, and Valfe is forced to put his trust—and hope—in a prince the rest of the world has long forgotten.