In the midst of a Vulcan ritual, the Time-honored k’Matra, Spock unwittingly meets his future bride through a metaphysical encounter. Normally celebrated, it is used against him instead, sending T’Pau, Matriarch of the House of Talek Sen Dene, into crisis mode. Was it the rare occurring Kiftiri (Destiny), as claimed, or had T’Pau’s great-grandson cleverly manipulated the circumstances to his own advantage?

Already a son of Sarek’s has disgraced the Family. Has Spock done the same? In a time of civil and political unrest, High Councilor, T’Pau, had to be certain. Her House could ill-afford the scandal …