Beatrice is a battalion leader in the Cetean Military and absolutely mean with a bident. Any nasty creations those Necros can throw at her will fall with ease. So she most definitely doesn't need the scribe her father, the General, saddles her with... Except he is the most beautiful male she's ever seen. It is a relief when she finally gets a bit of leave, but the short vacation comes with unexpected company. When all Hel breaks loose, she has to make a series of hard decisions, which put her race at risk as well as her heart. Can she balance the hard life as a commanding officer with her desire for her muscle-bound male assistant? Can they both make room in their lives for their passions, and still fight for a better world? **This book is a prequel, and contains spoilers for others in the series.**