Aegis Chronicles are short stories featuring characters from the bestselling Aegis League Series. The heir to a fortune built on greed and exploitation. A battle for acceptance from a family that can never be satisfied. A welcoming embrace from a mysterious organization promising to change the world This Chronicle takes place roughly two years before Aegis Incursion, and follows Tony Cross just before his induction into Phoenix Corporation’s Inner Circle. As the sole heir to a business empire spanning the globe, Tony Cross’s life is all laid out for him… if only he is willing to forfeit his soul and march to the beat of his family’s drum. A decision must be made: reject his beliefs and turn into his parents; or cut himself loose and earn his place in the world on his own terms, no matter the cost. In a seemingly chance encounter, Tony meets a stranger who will change the course of his life forever—a life that Tony has been struggling to attach meaning to. With diverging paths before him, Tony stands alone and aggrieved. Will he be able to trust his new allies, or will he yield to the family name?