The effects of the solar storm that plunged the world into chaos continue to be felt by Alexia Gautreaux and the other survivors. She is forced into hiding with her friend Reuben because of her ability to produce bursts of potent energy, but keeping it hidden proves difficult as it continues to grow and develop.For the first time in her life she must face adversity alone when Alexia is captured by government forces. The research they subject her to tests her spirit, but she also makes a chilling discovery: Not only is her liberty at stake, but the fate of an entire nation could be at risk if her abilities are misused.