Pinto's life is in shambles. With Yahshi and Vell vanished and his fellow guardians turned against him, his only ally is Evaris. Together, they dig into the pasts of Pinto's best friends, uncovering secrets that force him to question his loyalties.

Meanwhile, in the Underground hideout, Yahshi clashes with political leaders, Vell struggles to prove herself trustworthy, and Saunti faces a moral dilemma: to commit murder or prevent one. Even in supposed safety, danger lurks in every tunnel.

As clocks tick down, tensions rise. The Underground can't hide forever, but with the Force crumbling from within, they might have time to strike back. One bold move could turn the tide.