It seemed the goal was close. But fate has its own plans. The invasion of the swarm has begun; the alliance is engulfed in the fire of war. Tatyana betrayed— and Alek Sey was taken prisoner. The powerful have plans for him. But if there’s a goal, you can find the strength to reach it. You need very little. Break out of a deadly trap and become stronger. Make them reckon with you and become the pawn that will turn into a queen on the chessboard.