Survival drives humans to extraordinary lengths. There's no custom too sacred to sacrifice when life is about to be destroyed. In 2231, humans have overcome their first great invasion attempt, only to realize they have lost touch with their humanity. and "Learn from the past and " becomes Earth's future.Noel discovers life isn't fair when Fourth of July fireworks become her deathtrap when one explodes in her living room. But coming nose to chest with a man from the future who risked his life to save her from an inferno, she opens her eyes to face a time where individuality has been forgotten.Thorn has selected Noel as his reward for years of service on the battlefield. Every raw male inch of his seven-foot frame is confident they should begin immediately on building a life together.Noel's new life spirals out of the bounds of logic as she is seduced into the practices of her new companions. In a world where survival is foremost, jealousy isn't part of a relationship. The only thing Thorn seems possessive of is her heart, but her body can be shared.