Jaron Aches is the Jutak warrior everyone counts on to keep things light, but what happens when he's captured by a mad man? Will he succumb to the darkness? Sasha F'Lan has led a tough life, but it's what makes her a good Bounty Retriever. Until someone she trusts leads her into a trap. Now she has to put her faith in the stranger trapped in the cage next to her if she hopes to escape. They trusted each other when they had no one else, but betrayal tore them apart. If they can overcome the lies, they'll find the love they've both been searching for.