Long ago, shape-shifters reigned as gods.But even gods have laws that they breakat their own peril . . .Each member of Dirk Steele has a unique ability.Soria's is the gift of communicationwhich is why she'sbeen chosen to learn the language of a tormentedwarrior resurrected after thousands of years of icy sleep.He is Karr, and once he was a king. Strong as a lion,quick and deadly as a serpent, he saw everything he lovedconsumed in flames. Death was to be his salvation,but thousands of years later he has been awakened againsthis will. Now a breathtaking human moves him inways he neither understands nor desires. But Soria cansee beyond his rage . . . and only she can speak thewords that will cool the destructive fury in his soul.Words of love.