Captain Sevan Vasil has always had to hide the fact that he has a bit of Lion Shifter in his blood.  While on a voyage his ship suddenly needs repairs at a planet not part of the Commission.  Only to find his dream lover a real live being on said planet.  I loved this story and everything about the world created.  Got some good and bad guys and a love story mixed in.  I could not put down once I started to read this well written and self-contained story.