When Nikia awakens from her coma, the Protector of Corsova, fearing a repeat of the bloodshed her half-sister has caused in the past, sends a shape-shifter after her dangerous sibling. Atar's orders: Bring Nikia home to pay for her crimes with her life.Utilizing his ability to track quarry by merging with their aura, he quickly locates Nikia, but underestimates her desire for a chance at a new life free of her mother's mental possession. Atar's arrogance in his abilities becomes his downfall as Nikia leads the Makheet on a passionate chase through Europe. Each time these two opposing forces meet, the heat builds higher and hotter, leaving Atar's mind in flux. He knows Nikia to be a cold-blooded murderer, yet her aura reads innocent.Before he can unravel his conflicting emotions and the mystery of Nikia, a new player enters the field, forcing the ardent opponents into a reluctant partnership as they battle for their lives and struggle not to fall in love.