Griffin Jude Payne is the last U.S. Marine. He's determined to take down the U.N. and send their twisted dream of a global utopia back to hell where it belongs. After assassinating the Prime Minister, he is captured and exiled off-planet. His enemy's widow boards the same ship, presenting Griffin with a unique opportunity--Prudence is his ticket back to Earth. With her as his hostage, he intends to gather the exiled residents of Asteria, commandeer a ship, and head back to reclaim Earth for all people. Prudence has no intention of returning to Earth now that she's escaped. She wants Griffin to join her in making a new life together on Asteria. As they struggle to survive on the hostile planet, he's blindsided by her tenacious bravery and sweet sensuality until he's no longer sure if she's his hostage, or if he's hers.