Haftan thought he'd escaped the Heart... until it showed up to kill him. As the Shrouded ambassador, Haftan has everything he's ever wanted, except for a clean conscience. No matter how he tries to shake his past, the future whispers that he is tainted, unworthy of the heart bond so sacred to his people. When an alien ship appears with a terrifying claim against Shroud, Haftan sees the chance to redeem himself. But along with the dangerous Irisian message comes a whisper of something Haftan thought would never be his. Is his heartmate hiding on the enemy ship, or has his true punishment finally arrived? The battle for Shrouded independence leads Haftan down a tricky path. He must protect his heart, his home, and his world. and if he fails, more than just his life is on the line. If the Irisians win Shroud, Haftan's people will have no future at all. The exciting conclusion to the Heartstone Scifi Romance series