She has something others want?Veronique Wilder has been on the run since childhood, living on the streets of Londo as an illegal orphan. But days before her eighteenth birthday, she discovers a man is after her. She doesn't know why. She has nothing - no parents, no money, no home - nothing anyone would want. All she has is an unwavering determination to better herself through music. If she can just get through her audition for the Citizen Symphony, she will be off the streets, out of danger and on her way.

But mysterious Roman Brandt has other plans for Veronique. Once he hears her play, he guesses at her unusual heritage and is reminded of the request of his long-dead best friend. Roman decides to spend his last days protecting Veronique from the dark side of Londo City - even if it means shattering her dreams. Even it means breaking her heart. And his.