As a cop, Kiernan Langdon knows the price a gay man can pay in True Psy society, so he's lived his life carefully to avoid the True Psy Council's wrath, but fate leads him to Doctor Cassiel Mandarin's office, and he's instantly taken with the sexy Separatist male. Cass has always known there was one man out there destined to be his, and he knows he's found him when his eyes lock with his delicious mate's. He knows for Kiernan just going on a date with him could bring severe consequences, but he can't walk away from the hunger Kiernan stirs in him. Kiernan has always played it safe, but an attempt on his life makes Kiernan realize love is the one thing in his life worth fighting for, but the True Psy Council has one more trick up its sleeve that could cost both Kiernan and Cass their lives.