Gabriel made a decision to help a friend, and it cost him. He's been exiled from his clan, trapped in his owl form, living in a swamp, and slowly losing his humanity. If not for Vincent, Gabriel would have no chance of regaining what he lost. Vincent is popular and successful, but no one knows the real him, who is gay and would rather become a musician than a lawyer... no one but the owl living in the hollow tree. As Vincent shares his secrets, he not only unburdens his heart, but stirs Gabriel's. In each other they have a chance to heal... to live. Unless Gabriel's grandfather has his way.