When Ellipse escapes her life as a slave, she accidentally wreaks havoc upon Bastian Dhakir's ship, family relationships, and life. For his part, Bastian still isn't sure how he wound up owning a slave, but he isn't about to explain himself to his powerful - and enraged - family. To complicate matters, Ellipse's original owner wants her back, and he is willing to risk war to retrieve her.
