Before Ragnis Crystal, before Earth, before man, there was Autrikxia Autrikxia is the only hospitable planet in the near galaxy. Overcrowded after centuries of a near immortal race living there, no one really has a solution to the problem. Jelani Chinasa has just returned from her mandatory military service in the badlands. Jelani only needs three things to be happy—good food, a good argument, and a nameless person to occupy her bed at night. Jelani’s sister, Ebele, is the exact opposite. She wants to meet her bond mate more than anything. Due to Autrikxia’s overcrowding, it is exceedingly rare to meet one’s bond mate anymore. Jelani is shocked to meet hers prowling for someone to bring home one night. She avoids Kellan as much as she can, but once Ebele finds out the truth and gives her approval, Jelani completes the bond. Life with Kellan is not all roses. He is an empath who works at a top secret facility with children. His work frequently puts him in a foul mood and he comes home to take it out on Jelani. Everything changes the night three special are conceived. Born to three bond mates on the night of a celestial event, no one knows what these children could be capable of. Kellan takes an unusual interest in the children, setting off Jelani’s radar as a detective. She should be able to trust Kellan. If he was lying or up to something, she would be able to feel it through their bond. But Jelani still can’t shake the feeling something is wrong and those children will be hurt.