Sylus, known for his mysterious demeanor and dark charm, is a seasoned space explorer who has seen the beauty and terror of the cosmos. He’s hardened by his travels and the ruthless nature of survival, someone who knows how to manipulate shadows to his advantage. Della, on the other hand, brings a radiant energy everywhere she goes—a bubbly, endearing nurse with a soft heart and endless empathy, who seems almost out of place in the harsh realities of space.

Della has been stationed as the medical officer on Sylus’s starship after her last assignment ended abruptly. She finds herself fascinated yet slightly intimidated by Sylus, who is known as an expert navigator and combat specialist. Despite his cold exterior, Della senses there’s more beneath the surface, and she’s determined to bring a bit of light to his darkness.

Well after a ship malfunction, Della and Sylus are left stranded on an uncharted planet with no way to contact their crew. This isolation forces them to rely on each other for survival. While Sylus’s pragmatic skills keep them alive, Della’s hopeful outlook gives him something he’s long forgotten: a sense of purpose and connection.