A gay sci-fi romance originally published by the now defunct Storm Moon Press in their Written in Ink anthology, now exclusively available on Wattpad! Darik is a slave, his status marked by the scars on his skin. In a fit of rage, he breaks free of his bondage and tries to hide himself in the city. With no resources, he knows it's only a matter of time before he is caught. Through the kindness of a stranger named Tréy, though, Darik is secreted away and given shelter and food. But when he learns the truth about Darik, Tréy has to make a difficult choice between upholding the law and doing the right thing. Please note: This story has received a substantial revision since it first appeared in the Storm Moon Press anthology.