In addition to her distinguished career with the Terran military, Commander Geneva Greyson has achieved harmony in her personal life. Her renewed relationship with her parents has grown stronger and she’s settled into a comfortable arrangement with the two men she loves. While she’s on leave from duty, Marcus confesses a dark fantasy to her—not only does he have feelings for her, he’s developing an attraction to Ash. The other man is due to arrive to spend the weekend with them, yet he begs Geneva not reveal his secrets.

After a relaxing visit, the officers return to their posts. En route to the spaceship, Geneva drops hints to Ash regarding her illicit conversation with Marcus. Though she doesn’t disclose specific details, Ash shrugs off her concerns and claims it would only be natural if the three of them someday started playing more equal roles in their trysts. Content with their shared views on the future, they reach their destination without further incident.

Upon completing a week-long mission, the commanders learn of a distressing event. A terrorist group has organized a strike and taken hostages in their efforts to attract attention to their cause. When Geneva discovers Marcus is listed among the missing, she asks to be assigned to the task of locating the victims. The admiral denies her request, but she disobeys the orders and sets out to join the reconnaissance team with Ash by her side. Will they find Marcus before it’s too late for him to affirm his desires?