Summary: After AOTC, the threat of the assassination of Senator Amidala is still real. A young Jedi Knight, Aayla Secura, with the help of Obi-Wan Kenobi, go on a mission to aid in the Senator's protection. Events lead Anakin, Padme, Obi-wan, and Aayla to the Twi'leks homeworld of Ryloth. Not only does the forbiddon romance between Anakin and Padme procede, but Anakin finds a common bond with Aayla. Played out on the backdrop of Aayla's conflicting emotions, Aayla Secura must confront her past and her destiny as she makes the ultimate sacrifice.