Leoron of Alera returns home from the Hive wars determined to protect the capital cityand last bastion of a vanished Queen's reignfrom civil war. Loyal to the bone, Leo answers the call from Prime Nial and vows to protect at any cost three unknown females arriving from Earth....

Although Trinity grew up on Earth, she's Aleran. She's been chosen by the artificial intelligence that bestows special gifts upon those deemed worthy. She's been chosen to rule. To lead the planet and avoid the rising tides of war.Leo is hers. She feels the truth every time he touches her....