A choice made creates a chain reaction bringing the vortex...Darius Gallagher doesn't know why the nightmare of those he cares about most is plaguing him. What he does know he will not let it come to pass. He and his mate have fallen into a pattern of being parents and raising their son who is growing fast into a man. A mission that reveals secrets about Heller changes all of that. When the mission causes repercussions Darius doesn't know if they will survive.Heller will lay down his life for his mate. Darius's nightmares have the man not like himself. He figures a mission will not only be fun but get Darius' mind off of things but he didn't expect Darius' reaction to what they find. And the trouble that comes because of their actions may cause him to lose everything. Darius, Heller and their crew find themselves in a new adventure where life and death take on a reality none expects. Join these space pirates as they step into a vortex that will take them over and they will have to learn the true meaning of having a crew mate by your side meaning the difference between success or death.This book is best read in order as part of the series.