Shah-een gathers plants to save her dying planet. When hunters capture her, clan leader Lutus is torn between his duty to his people or following his heart. And Shah-een finds herself risking all she holds dear to answer the call of true love.ExcerptCrouching,Lutus Mine parted the lush, tropical foliage to peer at their quarry. What hesaw stole his breath. WithVeseria's moons nearly full, and the twin planets still bright, Lutus could seethe woman clearly. She glistened like the bright, rare coppers from the northcontinent. A breeze lifted her ruby hair as she tenderly set seedlings intocrystal pots.  Almost immediately, his smile melted and afrown bit into his ebony features. This wasn't his hunt. He'd given it to hisyounger brother, Dorad. Lutus would have been content just to watch this woman,but Dorad would never agree to such foolishness. Worse,he'd have plans for his prey that would make even Lutus shudder.Lutusglanced through the greenery to see Dorad raise his net, all its daggerstonespointed at their quarry. Then Dorad launched it.Inthat split second, the golden woman jerked up, her emerald eyes sharp withfear. Before she could leap away, the wide net dropped over her. The longdaggerstones at its corners sank deep into the soft forest floor, ensnaring theshining beauty. Around Lutus, the hunters roared their thrill.