BOOK UNPUBLISHED 2017 Experiencing the fallout from her battle with Rick, Abbey struggles to reign in the primal instincts she had allowed to take control. With Adam focused on the CSA’s end game, things get complicated when Rick Walker returns. But, it’s just the beginning of what’s to come. Through the murder of one of their own, the Syndicate breaching security, and the ultimate betrayal from within, it is only Adam’s sheer strength of will that pushes Operation Phoenix forward. Harboring hopes of retirement, he finally allows things to heat up between him and Abbey. But, with war looming and Rick calling Abbey out, their future is less than certain.