Seven years ago, Vessa’s entire life changed. Everything was taken from her in a single night—faction, family, her home. Who was responsible for it all? Kedar of Clan Will. Her comrade.
Her best friend. She had no choice but to challenge him and win. And she did. With her plasma dirk to his throat, she gave him something far worse than death—mercy.
Kedar had been hunting her down ever since. For Xaal, a challenge must end with death, and he’s come to collect.
When he finds her on a hostile ice planet, a deadly blizzard traps them in a cave together. They’re forced to confront their wretched past while fighting horrifying aliens and the impossible cold.
But the twisted emotions they’ve harbored for seven long years are for more dangerous. Hatred. Obsession. Devotion.
They may survive the planet, but they’ll never survive each other.
