Kala, a once timid Xenonian slave girl, possesses a unique psionic signature exploited by the military to create a powerful weapon of war. Climbing to the rank of Fleet Commander, the compassionate Kala stirs controversy when she pushes for peace in the chaos of the great war. A skilled but reckless soldier from the opposing Dentonian fleet, Yatrell struggles to hone his unique talents. The skills and abilities that help him become the formidable leader are the same that may be the undoing of his entire planet. Brax left his clan when his psionic ability surfaced. A gentle giant, he has become an exceptional fighter whose only weakness is his desperation for acceptance. When the three are reunited, they become a dynamic force...and the key to peace.

Difficult choices have been made, and difficult choices result in difficult situations. When the truth is revealed, where will Yatrell stand? What will he face when confronted with the reality he never wanted to know? Can Kala persuade two governments that peace is a viable option? Will a truce open options she believed lost?

New allies, old enemies and the opportunity to find peace lead this team through the hard path to a new home. Leaving everything behind was only the first step to finding home. Everything that comes after for the Children of Promise and the fleet they lead proves to be the most challenging. Kala finds herself faced with the protection of every member of the fleet, or letting Yatrell down. Neither option is acceptable. She makes a sacrifice that becomes the most terrifying choice she has ever lived with. With personal knowledge of what Kala is facing, can Anara lead the rescue mission? Will they extract Kala before it's too late? Will Yatrell's bond with Kala stop him from being able to rescue her? Will they find home and be able to leave old scars behind?