The R'kai are covert black op shapshifters, whispered about in dark corners of the galaxy, feared greatly. Only male Rekarians are shapeshifters so when Proteus, Commander of the R'kai locates a female shapeshifter on the backwater orphan planet, M-36, he wonders if she is an A'vi.
Rumors have flown about the mysterious species ever since he were hatched from his pod fully grown. Acquiring partial coordinates from a dying space pirate on his last mission, he thought to ignore the pleas of gnarled old man but could
n't forget about it.
On M-36, he rescues Ono from the cruel older children, taking her with him. As they journey together to locate Ono's home world, the encounter dangerous species who all want her for very different reasons.
The Xe'ons want her for one simple reason. Profit. A ruthless species long known for cheating other species out of their prized possessions. Profit motivates them, greed drives them. According to the leader, Zak'd, Ono is a prize worth billions.
The Ba'kor also want Ono. More subtle in their attempts to capture her, they want her for one reason. She is to be worshipped in a shrine filled with idols. Put on display for the rest of her life. Shapeshifters are highly sought after by the Ba'kor, desired for their ability to entertain the Ba'kor masses.
The third group is the most despicable. An unknown adversary that hugged the shadows, following Proteus and Ono wherever they go. When the identity of the lone assailant is revealed, Proteus feels betrayed. He knows the person all to well. Death is the singular goal of the assailant. Death for Ono, prison for Proteus.
None of the three groups have Ono's best interest in mind. She doesn't yet know her purpose. It is up to Proteus to find out. Until then, he must protect her at all costs.
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