Rose eagerly joins the United Council’s mission to meet the Fisone, a species once oppressed by the defeated Tecran. Pregnant and undaunted, she dreams of building alliances and forging peace on this unexplored planet.
For Captain Dav Jallan, this mission is the pinnacle of exploration—discovering advanced sentients and securing diplomacy. With his first child on the way, the stakes feel higher than ever.
But when the Barrist reaches the Fisone’s planet, optimism shatters. The Fisone, scarred by past betrayals, capture Rose, viewing her as a pawn in their distrustful battle against the Council.
As tensions escalate, Dav and Sazo must rely on Rose’s resilience. She’s been underestimated before—and her captors may regret making the same mistake twice.
Can she turn fear into an opportunity for survival—and peace?
