Growing up in privilege, like most on Corvus, Reist Adeio and Eira Filodoxia hadn't much given thought to where they're going in life. After private school, a lucrative career awaited them, a life predestined for comfort and mediocrity. But when violence shook their world, these two discover something grander, something beyond the stars. Void of any motivation or inspiration, Reist and Eira found a kindred spirit in each other, bringing out the best and worst in each other. She can take him out of his comfort zone, often too far. He grounds her, while chasing a high only she can provide. Together, they saved a life. And set in motion a chain of events that could bring their whole planet to ruin. And they're still not satisfied.