Scarlet Alvarez is the next in line of her family to land a spot on Zephaniah's war council, the Elite. During her journey, Scarlet is determined and distracted. She has to make a tough decision between being a national Warrior or becoming a homely-wife. Making this decision doesn't become any easier with the added pressure of her Father, Headmaster of Zephaniah, who wants her to Bond with a male instead of her following her heart and her dreams.