Life has never been better for Virion and Faelan. Without his father looming over him, he's finally able to live peaceably while Faelan enjoys the spoils of life without bars. However, all of that is threatened after an assassination attempt on Virion's life reignites the war with Santain. Trusting her with his sister's well-being once again, he sends Faelan to protect her only to find himself captured by the Santains and in desperate need of her help. With a warzone surrounding the entire capital city, can Faelan reach Virion in time to save him or is he and the planet they both love already lost?