War between the Union Vexillum and the Triune Syndicate, a powerful enemy with ties across the universe, is inevitable. Tiva Boon, former Royal Guardian, is torn between protecting the friends she has made and returning to the people she left behind. Memories of a forgotten love conflict with her feelings for Adam Cooper-a long-lived warrior-and a secret lineage to the throne of Abennelp forces Tiva to make a decision that will change her life forever. The Union strikes at the heart of its enemy as messages from Abennelp become more urgent. When an unknown craft lands on her world, Tiva makes her first order as blood ruler and with the blessing and help of her friends, departs for home. Her two worlds collide and the answers Tiva has searched for her entire life rekindles her attempt to bring peace to her people once more.