Tobias Mars is an elite space pilot completing a special mission. When on a water planet, recently ravaged by space pirates, he discovers Dreft Hann hiding and injured in the sand dunes.

There's instant attraction between the two men, but Tobias believes the fact Dreft is in his care precludes him from showing his growing love for the young man. What's worse is his shocking discovery of Dreft's real identity. Even so, Tobias can't deny his feelings for Dreft.

As Dreft falls in love with Tobias and dreams of joining the elite pilot squad, trouble is brewing from someone in Dreft's past. Will love finally win with so many obstacles in Tobias and Dreft's path?