"You ever read those books like Divergent or the Hunger Games or the 100? You know, the ones with dystopian worlds, displaying the future and the fall of the planet. And man do they love those hot and heavy romances and love at first sight. Well, I read those books too. But let me tell you, living it sucks. That's right. It's 2082 and the world sucks. The fall of the planet isn't all dreamy like those books make it seem." - Skye Damien Skyler Damien is an 18 year old living out every book lovers dream. Only to her, it's not the story she imagined or wanted. After World War III breaks out in 2025, world governments fell. None fell harder than the US though. Nukes killed 70% of Earth's population, vegetation and animal life. For 10 years, world governments rebuilt their countries, but many diminished greatly into only a few cities. Now society is based upon rank. At 18, kids are moved into their ranks. Level One through Five. Worker, Escort, Servant, Spouse, and Protector. Skye's training into the Protector program reveals how truly messed up her world is. One of the generals decides to overtake the Principle, the leading government of what used to be the US. As a Protector, Skye is expected to protect the Principle and its citizens. But will Skye? Or will she side with the General?