Claire Shannon is a descendant with enhanced mental abilities. Her skills, and her whole life, were devoted to service: her home planet was devastated by war for decades. With the advent of peace, Claire is forced to hide her abilities in order to somehow get settled in civilian life. Another planet, a new identity and a new job bring Claire together with the powerful and attractive Venturo Escan. Will she be able to hide her secret from her shrewd boss? And will she want to do this, feeling the growing attraction between them?