The Klints, a superior race in every way, long ago decided to abolish natural birthing; over the last millenniums, every child had been engineered, created, designed; but things went wrong, hence their need for human breeders. Lena’s life might have changed since their invasion, but she’s not particularly affected by their presence on a daily basis, until the day they find out that she’s a hundred percent compatible to the emperor of the entire galaxy. Her job was simple. She was supposed to give birth to his heir and disappear. But then, someone threatens that child.

\\ Alternate Cover for ASIN B01BYGNKW8 \\ They've underestimated her abilities, before. Now, they're underestimating her rage. The Trials intended to choose the next Empress were brutal, and Lena has revealed her best defence to protect others, thereby loosing her edge. Her enemies know what they are up against. Calden has always believed he was in control of his Empire; looking under the curtain reveals a network of expertly woven lies and deceit. First, they took their child. Then, they attacked innocent human girls, amongst which one, in particular, is priceless to the Imperial family.

Two decades has passed since Lena's Trials, and finally, the Klint Empire is at peace. Or so they thought. Just when they've finally caught everyone responsible for kidnapping human breeders, they encounter one enemy they can't hope to win against: nature. Alek, Lena and Calden's child, the darling of the Empire, is turning into a Beast. They've come to understand the process now, so they know it means he has met - and subsequently has been separated from - his mate. The only problem is that Alek travels from one end of the galaxy to the next on a regular basis. No blood test finds his match, no recollection gives him any clue. There's only one person who can rationally analyse his cerebral function and come to a solution in time to stop the rapidly worsening condition: Cedar, who hasn't once stepped outside since he condemned himself to slide time of confinement. —- Rule is the last volume of this journey through time and space - if you haven't understood a word of that description, please read Rise and Rage, first. Note: to those who prefer to have everything in one go, a bundle including all three books will be available on the same date as Rule.