After the apocalypse, the remaining survivors have gathered around the Four Springs as the only sources of water in the deep desert. The old civilized worlds are just a fading golden memory, but Teacher's not about to let them go without a fight. Problem is, she's not the leader everyone needs. But Ayesha is and Teacher will move heaven and earth to make her the leader she needs to be, no matter what Ayesha or the rival bosses think