Book excerpt: "Morgan Montgomery, the Ikati shape-shifter is waiting to die. She has been branded a traitor by her tribe. But Jenna, the newly crowned queen and Morgan's former ally offers Morgan one last chance for redemption. Morgan must infultrate the Rome headquarters of the Expurgari, the Kkati's ancient enemy and destroy them within a fortnight. Xander Luni, a trained assassin travels with Morgan and soon finds his world threatened by the love he feels for her."--Provided by publisher.