Twenty years ago, the aliens invaded Earth. They ransacked the planet, but left more than just destruction in their wake. Mankind soon discovered alien DNA in the minds of their most gifted children. Emily Talbert hates her orphanage, especially since the mysterious "rehoming" of all of her friends. But when it is her turn to leave, a deadly explosion destroys the shelter. Emily is the only one to get out alive thanks to a young, promising military man, Jared Williams. He soon discovers that they are too similar. With the Alliance on their tail and all hope gone, he is forced to make a difficult decision that could prove fatal.