CarlyEHiggins
Elle works at the Major Knowledge Keep hoping to find a cure for her sister's disease. Upon leaving work on a forced vacation, she narrowly escapes a kidnapping attempt by mysterious pursuers. This puts her directly into the path of the handsome dark-bonded Karthan, Blake-a mercenary of sorts who specializes in retrieving rare and valuable plants or animal parts and has control over shadows.
Reluctantly, Blake agrees to let her join him and his companion, Ka'rin, an unknown creature of shadow, on a contract. Soon, however, he finds himself caught up in a world of endless questions and dangerous encounters all the while battling with himself and his growing feelings for Elle.
Together they have a chance to prevent their world of peace from plunging into war from which their may be no returning. But can they turn from their solitary ways and find new strength in their relationship, or will they continue to guard their hearts and let the land fall?