Ariella Callista, Aldura's new young, charming, and determined senator in the galactic union, is determined to represent her planet well and on her own without caving to the ways of the corrupt politicians around her. As her first term begins, she draws the attention of Senator Casimir Blade, who, with great determination and through mysterious methods, rises to become the most influential leader in the union. Casimir Blade will not relent when it comes to winning Ariella's affections, or control over her home planet. Ariella has no interest in giving her planet over to Casimir's control, and neither does she have an interest in romance...until an attack by mysterious enemies causes her to cross paths with the curious son of a pirate. Ariella soon finds herself caught in the middle of a battle not just for her affections, but also for the freedom of her people and the fate of the entire galaxy.