About this book:

In a galaxy recovering from past conflicts, Earth stands as a fragile symbol of peace and a pivotal neutral ground for interstellar diplomacy. Maya Chen, a gifted but unassuming translator with a past shrouded in legal indiscretions and enhanced abilities, finds her quiet life shattered when she is summoned to mediate a high-stakes peace summit between two ancient enemy races, the Lyrathi and the Siiran. As tensions rise and whispers of sabotage ripple through the glittering halls of New Geneva, Maya realizes her unique talents for deciphering unspoken meanings are more crucial—and dangerous—than ever. When a mysterious attack threatens to derail the summit, Maya is thrust into a world of espionage, double-crosses, and the unwelcome return of Kaelen Varr, a charming and ruthless Federation negotiator from her past, now aligned with the very faction she suspects.

Navigating a labyrinth of conflicting narratives, hidden agendas, and veiled threats, Maya and Kaelen find themselves unwilling allies in a desperate race against time. As they uncover a horrifying conspiracy involving a hidden extremist faction and an unknown external force manipulating the fragile peace for their own gain, they are forced to rely on their unconventional skills and a dangerous history of trust and betrayal. Their investigation leads them to a chilling discovery at the highest levels of the Galactic Federation itself, revealing that the enemy is not only external but deeply embedded within the very institution they swore to protect.

Stripped of their mandates and branded as rogue agents, Maya and Kaelen embark on a daring, unsanctioned mission aboard a covert exploration vessel. Under false stars and operating beyond the reach of Federation protocols, they must use their combined expertise to expose the truth, prevent a devastating galactic war orchestrated by a shadowy cabal, and confront the complex, rekindled love that binds them together. The fate of two worlds, and the future of galactic peace, rests on their ability to navigate betrayal, defy authority, and find new paths through the stardust.