Canis Major would rather die than be like his miserable, wayward father, Alexius. Ordered to protect the new heart of the star, his mother, Astraea, immeasurable pressure is placed on Canis's shoulders when a Martian stranger crash-lands on his world, bringing the forewarning of a deadly attack by the offspring of Ganymede, known as the Crimsons.Refusing to allow the star to fall into ruin once again, Canis must overcome obstacles, pain, and fear while keeping a secret from his father for the sake of his mother's happiness.Protecting Astraea and the star won't be easy and will come at a high price. Desperately desiring to escape Alexius's shadow, Canis Major is willing to pay a price-but how much?