Valfe gave up hope long ago. It's hard to retain when his people spend their lives on a planet that isn't theirs, forced into prison camps by the native Koleni, who are afraid of the Vashra's powers. When his friend Anni receives a message from a powerful Vashra prince, Valfe cannot take it seriously--the message, after all, is centuries old. Then Anni is captured by the Koleni, and Valfe is forced to put his trust--and hope--in a prince the rest of the world has long forgotten.