Her sworn enemy ... or her fearless protector? Ana Dikau is on a mission to gather information about Sentinel technician Ian Scott--the man she's been deeply conditioned to fear. But Ana doesn't know that the amulet she carries will slowly kill not only Ian but also every Sentinel with whom she comes in contact. Or that she shares a common bond with the Sentinel enemy. Ian Scott is a restless, brilliant man who takes the snow leopard when he shifts form. He knows that Ana is a puzzle he can't resist. But he doesn't realize she could cost him his heart--or even his life. For he's soon working on what amounts to an epidemic among Sentinels. The only way to save his people is for the leopard to take control and work with the very woman he should despise ... but cannot help desire.