Corrupted

The story picks up ten days after the first book, focusing on Jesse, Kate, and Hayden as they navigate an alien ship in pursuit of the Gelfs who have kidnapped Sofia. Jesse struggles with intense emotions of rage and guilt, which threaten to derail not only his personal mission but also the Triumvirate's goal of achieving peace between Earth and Terria. The tension between personal feelings and the larger mission adds depth to the narrative as the characters confront their challenges.