Hiding with an abomination of technology, Seeri finds rapidly that there is beauty in the beast. Under attack and the sole repository of information that could topple her government, Seeri chooses a death in the cold of space over endangering her ship further. Alpha Tor has been watching the communications during the attack and the moment that the pod is sent toward his station, he sets out to retrieve the beauty within. Feisty and focused, Battle Commander Seeri is a woman to be reckoned with, but as Tor is aware of the fear and hostility caused by his appearance, he stays clear of his guest. She has to go to him.