As Jemma is sent into space in search of the Helios, she never imagines her life will change. Comfortable in a friends-with-benefits relationship with Devlin and committed to her lady love, Talia, she wasn't looking for anyone new in her life.

When she meets Amun Sophor, convicted by the Socius Union for speaking his mind and living a life true to his heart, Jemma has to think fast and stay on her toes or risk shackles—even death.

Faced with a decision between what's comfortable and taking a risk, Jemma needs to choose wisely—or condemn herself and others to a life of uncertainty.