Captain Michael LaGrange and Damina have been negotiating over their future together since the day they met. Both stubborn, both cautious, neither wants to make a decision either of them will regret. Desire and friendship build into a need they can't ignore any longer.



Unfortunately, duty has to come first and they find themselves on a good will tour prior to the Prince's wedding.



When something goes wrong at an event, they're forced apart, and into the machinations of a shadowy conspiracy. Kidnapping, injury and a mysterious illness conspire to keep them apart. To get together they'll have to get away but they're surrounded by enemies and good allies are hard to find.



Includes the short story, 'Stumbling Home.'



Contains mature themes.