For Ja'Nil of the Fisherfolk, life is almost perfect. Her village is safe, the new Queen is her friend, and Ee'Rick, the handsome blond warrior wants her as his woman.
Into this almost-paradise slithers Ma'Sk, sowing fear and so much hatred that not only is Ja'Nil's village in danger, but the entire country.
Both Ee'Rick and Ja'Nil have a plan to defeat Ma'Sk. The trouble is their plans are in direct opposition to each other. If one wins the other could die. Just how tight is their new-found bond?