Permac Sude and Linsora Anselm come from the same race but different planets plagued with historical inaccuracies that cause them to be wary of each others' intensions. Permac's people, the Tokorellans, developed the ability to read and influence the emotions of others, while Linsora's people, the Khizarans, never learned the secret. Permac constantly has to watch his back as Linsora's knife wielding society has raised her to believe that the only good enemy is a dead one. However, circumstances force them to work together to discover what truly happened in the past, while outside forces attempt to stop their efforts. Clues throughout the galaxy lead them to realize that their respective governments have deceived their people for years. But to what end? A war could cause total annihilation of both worlds. As they attempt to trust each other, love eventually enters their lives. But when death enters the equation will the mystery be solved or will other forces win out?