Aliosa doesn't care about anything anymore. Her life is simple: fight and survive. No one's there to take care of her now, but she's alright with that. As long as she never has to look out for anyone else again, everything will be fine. After all, the only thing she's ever brought is death.

Andriette's life used to be perfect-peaceful, happy, free-until the war tore it away. Now, every day is a struggle to protect her tribe from danger. She doesn't take risks, but she can't stand by and let her people suffer. She'll free them, at any cost. Even herself.

Dion's life is not in his control. The future was planned by his parents, every action predetermined. But he manages until the day comes when the plan is too much for him to handle. He escapes, taking his chances in the real world. And he doesn't plan to return, for he's not losing control of his life ever again.

Lamar wants to see the world. But his family comes first. As the only one who can provide for them, his life seems set in stone-until an opportunity arises where he can choose himself without abandoning them. He leaves home, knowing he'll have to return. But experiencing life in the real world might change everything.

In a world torn apart by war, four lives cross in unexpected ways. Their choices could change their fates-and the fate of their world-forever.