After finding a place to call home in the dreary frontline trenches on Allegra, Matthew has just one mission in Rescue. Marie, the front's stand-in medic was taken captive by a rival faction that was supposed to be on Matthew's side. However, in war, and "supposed to be and " is anything but a guarantee. Now Matthew has to turn his rifle on those who fought beside him. Problem is, those he's declaring a personal war on are hardened soldiers and Matthew is still a newbie. But, he's got a secret weapon. His guardian angels, the Glendoveer twins, are heading into the fight with him. Secured is the seventh book in the military science fiction novelette series The Battle for Allegra . Dive into this war story and join Matthew in the trenches. If you love shifting allegiances, terrifying alien foes, and seemingly certain death at every turn, then Secured is the book for you! This is the sci-fi military fiction novella you've been waiting for. If you loved Starship Troopers or The Expanse then you're sure to love The Battle for Secured. *** The Battle of Allegra is a short story series that is intended to be read in order! Each episode (which is at least 10,000 words long) tells more of the story. Join in and read them today to see what befalls both Matthew and an entire planet which are both thrust into a war they didn't ask for.