Synopsis: Two years on the Separatist-controlled planet of Dante I, and undercover PIACT agent Tomas Valcino is no closer to contacting the underground rebellion. As if imminent mission failure isn't bad enough, he can't shake his lust for the prefect's beautiful daughter, Yumi Rebyj. The distraction must not tear him away from duty. Every time Tomas's eyes find her, Yumi's insides melt like the molten planet below them. But she's got her hands full leading the rebels, caring for her sick father, and fending off the Separatist leader's advances. Plus, she already knows that Tomas isn't who he says he is. She just isn't sure whose side he's on. An assassination attempt drives Tomas to take Yumi into hiding. In close quarters, all is stripped away. Secrets. Lies. And clothes. Then the discovery of a new technology drives the Separatists to step up their campaign of cruelty to expose the rebels, once and for all. Tomas and Yumi's connection is Dante I's only hope—but it could be too little, too late.