The president of the United Planets Alliance ordered Major Jezlynn Chambers to negotiate a treaty with the Alliance's former enemy, the Khajari. She expects the mission will cause turmoil, not only for her, but also for her husband, Captain Lucian Krayne, and for his ship, the Sentinel. Known enemies do not want any treaty and will work to thwart the mission. She suspects unknown agents also work against her efforts. While she embraces a mission to bring peace to a chaotic galaxy, unexpected developments will transform her world.