The Offenders

Years after her mother died, Astra Larkin feels trapped in her head and on her planet. Her only place of refuge is her Knot, Xack. He gives her the safety she longs for. But that beautiful peace is in danger as the Leaders are closing in on the dark secret Astra and Xack have been hiding. They broke the rules--and now they must die.
After sacrificing everything for each other, Xack ends up in danger, and Astra must face her past traumas to save him. Throughout the many trials and internal struggles with herself, Astra finds the horizon and learns that family is what you make of it, and love comes in many forms.