Cat and CoDee have refitted the Bond and are pursuing their dream of being space traders. Cat only wants to find goods to trade, CoDee yearns to experience and explore. The sector of space he longs to explore has a dark history. Ships vanish.

Cat can't recall the reason this area terrifies and revolts her. Because she can't explain there is no factual basis for resistance when CoDee insists they set a course there.

And CoDee has another need. He has discovered how to mimic Cat's physical form when they play. It adds so much more to their playtime and bonding experience.

Samueland is much more than they expected. And there are two other worlds CoDee wants to see Hunter and Pride. One of them may be their downfall.