A year ago, Emory met the handsome, mysterious Ajax and threw caution to the wind for one night of passion. She accepted the consequences and loves her son more than life itself. But now she desperately needs to find Ajax again, because there is something wrong with their baby... Elemental warrior Ajax never forgot the only woman who ever took his breath away. But when she walks back into his life, it's for the last reason he expects. Emory says the baby is his, but there's just one problem - he's sterile. All elemental warriors are. Which means she's playing some kind of dangerous game, and he needs to know what it is. When the enemy rears its ugly head, Ajax is Torn between duty and desire. He must choose his mission or his new family. Either way, someone loses to the murderous forces of chaos. Their lives depend on the Air elemental that swept Emory off her feet, but can she trust him to choose them? Or will Ajax sacrifice the ones he loves in his mission to save the world? A tale of forbidden love, family, and sacrifice. Rise will keep you enthralled in its paranormal fantasy world and supernatural romance.