Will the Manderians choose security over freedom? The Manderian Directorate has risen from the ashes of the Halden regime, but the fight for dominance is far from over. The Federal Coalition still lurks, and within their own ranks, tensions simmer. This anthology cuts into the heart of a society rebuilding itself, exploring the lives of those caught in the crossfire. Meet Sigma, a former Black Squad agent struggling with a hybrid child possessing unimaginable power. Witness Hertak, a cunning politician, walk the world of interspecies politics as she fights for her people's future. Follow Draken, a hardened soldier, as he wrestles with duty, prejudice, and a reluctant alliance with a human mercenary. And discover Azulada, a young Lyran diplomat, whose idealistic hope for peace clashes with the harsh realities of war. Dive into a world where nothing is as it seems, and trust is a commodity more valuable than gold. Keyla Damaer presents the second collection of short stories featuring characters from the Sehnsucht Series.