Another planet closer to Earth than Erik's moon gives up its secrets, providing Erik and Jia with clues that could lead to the answer to one of the questions he has been searching for. What was hidden on that small moon that his people were killed for? Along with the clues, an unexpected question pops up. Could an unfriendly but extinct species of alien not be extinct, as presumed? Both want the truth—but is the effort to reveal the truth good for humanity? Two years ago, a small moon in a far-off system was set to be the location of the first intergalactic war between humans and an alien race. It didn't happen. However, something was found that many are willing to kill to keep a secret. Now they have killed the wrong people. How many will need to die to keep the truth hidden? As many as is needed. He will have vengeance, no matter the cost. She will...

An unexpected challenge was beaten, but not without death and destruction to Erik's and Jia's team. Will the knowledge they gained be enough to pull more secrets into the light? Assigned their first mission outside the Solar System, Erik and Jia head to Alpha Centauri on the trail of smuggled alien artifacts. Those who guard it are some of the conspiracy's most elite and ruthless agents. This time, Erik is forewarned, and forewarned is forearmed. Will the cabal of lies start unraveling, or will the powerful seek the darkness as far away from Erik and Jia as they can get? Erik and Jia said the words, and now they can't go back. How will it change their relationship? He will have vengeance, no matter the cost. She will dig for the truth, no matter how risky it is to reveal.