Despite her agoraphobia, Paige Montgomery puts her life on hold in search of her cousin, Khira. Help finds her in a vulnerable position that puts her life at risk. Zachary is distressed, left to pick up the pieces at the Touched Southern Sector after Lilian and Khira disappear all the while entertaining Master of the Panhandle Sector, Christian Adams, who has sough sanctuary in Thirlestane. Khira has found comfort within the walls of Brânswood and searches for the same cure that turned her mother from Touched to human once more. A prophecy once feared comes to fruition as a curse returns to the Touched bloodline. Worlds collide forcing unusual alliances in this second installment of The Touched Trilogy.