Jessalynn, an older lady, has been helping abused animals as well as foster children for years. Although she tires from the challenges of the past cases, she accepts another broken horse as well as a broken girl, all in the same night. Each of the three tell their story in turn, alternating chapters. Pieces of Night’s world emerge, how he was an amazing race horse who was finally sold away to a new owner. Bits of Shiloh’s world emerges, of how her mother’s boyfriend would torment. Parts of Jessalynn’s life and feelings arise of not being able to reach either one, until the three lives crash together one night. This story brings intrigue to the reader, wanting to know more about each of the characters.