Illary's only known a life of seclusion, her gifts held hostage and forced from her hands. She's enormously powerful, but the temple coordinators have kept her tightly controlled. When she realizes Father Alois has wicked plans for her, she becomes desperate for an escape from the temple - so much that she is considering joining the rebel Pachakutek's stronghold alongside her younger sister Suyana. Xun is a space marine who has been sent to extract Illary from the temple. When their ship is attacked by the Alhmanics, they are split from Xun's regiment and Illary's sister. Xun and Illary must...

Donnchadh is a new space marine who owes a huge debt, thanks to his irresponsible little brother Gairbith. He can pay it if he hacks Kandalph Space Marines, Inc.'s files and secures an infamous warlord a very specific drop-off. Everything has been arranged for him. The future Bride's stepfather needs her to disappear so that his own daughter can take the throne once he gets the current queen out of the way. All Donnchadh needs to do is hack some files. Easy. Upon delivery of the Bride, he can stop looking over his shoulder. Nobody will come to break his legs or murder his younger sister...