Aston West just escaped death at the hands of psychotic twin brothers, only to take refuge in a war zone. Fighting alongside his friend Rione Sc'lari, he hopes to help the underdog Torian rebels gain an upper hand against their government. Trouble is, his friendship blossoms into a love that he can't let happen, or risk Rione dying just like the last woman he had feelings for.

The Torian government drives Aston and Rione into hiding, bringing them even closer. As the noose tightens, Aston must find a way to save Rione and himself from the brink of destruction. Their only chance to end the war rests on a plot fashioned from bloodlust and vengeance. Aston must decide how far he's willing to go, both with his love for Rione and his thirst for revenge.