When Native American Skinwalker Samantha Proud saves the life of a human boy, she accidentally reveals the location of her family to their deadly enemy, Nagi, the Ruler of Ghosts. He hunts them because, as the last Seers of Souls, they are the only ones who might foil his evil plans. But the Thunderbirds come to their rescue, scattering her family to the four directions. They drop Samantha at the feet of a powerful Halfling, Alon Garza.The danger of Alon's ominous powers have kept him from ever loving a woman but protecting Samantha is a temptation he cannot resist. To give in to his desires will expose his darkest secrets and may prove as deadly to her as her enemies. But deserting her will leave her defenseless against Nagi. Now he must choose which course is the greater risk to the only woman he has ever loved.