Regan and company have successfully escaped Hellia. The question that now haunts him is at what cost to the universe? Back in Murgin, Regan has to deal with more mundane threats. If you can call the potential return of the Primordial Dragon a mundane threat. With a new desire to protect his family, the question is how far he will go to ensure that desire is achieved. Louella has successfully brought Regan back to Murgin. Facing enemies that are more than capable of destroying planets has left her more than a little tired. Her priority now is to make sure that her child is born safely and healthy. It is just too bad that the world seems to have other ideas. When is a girl supposed to get a break?