Valla Moonring is a dragon hybrid assassin who is ordered on a mission into the Wastelands of Aria-a formidable, icy wilderness fraught with all manner of dangers. Outlaws and lethal predators lie in wait to attack intruders. To her great distaste, she's partnered with a Nightwing Security operative, Conn Rowanflame, a Morgon with the aggravating ability to get under her skin. Conn's confident charm throws her off balance, a perilous place to be in conditions like these. Especially when cold nights require close contact. Sensual attraction binds them ever closer, igniting a passion of unexpected force-the soulfire. But when the hunters become the hunted, their bond could prove perilous. Even fatal...