They lost the war, but the peace is still within their grasp. Five years have passed since the Hameji conquered James McCoy's homeworld, all but enslaving his people. Now, the occupation threatens to destroy them. Deep in the heart of the Good Hope Nebula, there is a place where they can start over. But it will take a strong leader to get them there, and the temptation to trade freedom for security has never been greater. Even if they manage to escape from the Hameji, the greatest threat to their future may come from within. James once gave everything to save the ones he loved. This time, his sacrifice could make him a legend. This book is rated T! according to the AO3 content rating system.