Despite the shelter her adoptive parents have provided her entire life, Nina's psychic abilities have always hung over her like a shadow. The very powers that should give her strength have driven her to isolate herself. But lately, her craving for companionship -- a mate -- has become stronger than her fear. One foolish decision puts her life at great risk. And also provides a wondrous discovery...Aduun, Vortok, and Balir have existed in a state of constant rage and ravenous hunger for centuries, locked away in the beastly forms that were forced upon them. Their only thoughts were of revenge on their Creator -- until a mysterious female falls into their underground prison, restoring their heartstones and their sanity. They know nothing about her, yet she may be their only chance at reclaiming their freedom. Unable to deny their intense attraction, they set out together to escape their Creator's trap and rescue their lost people. Can they keep Nina safe and persevere in a world designed to destroy them?------- *The Valos of Sonhadra series is the shared vision of nine sci-fi and fantasy romance authors. Each book contains their own Happy Ever Afters, and can be read in any order.