The Origin of Pietas

Immortal Council member Pietas, leader of the Ultra race, wants nothing to do with faithless, lying humans. After discovering humans captured and tortured his people, Pietas declares war. To him, humans deserve nothing more than conquest and elimination. They possess no honor, they lie, cheat, and sign faithless treaties. He washes his hands of them.

Following centuries of battle, Pietas learns with dismay that the Ultra High Council has agreed to peace talks. He suspects a trap, but grudgingly complies. Upon arrival at the site, his worst fears are realized. Cornered, out of options and with his beloved mother's immortality at stake, Pietas surrenders.

Now a captive of the people he loathes, Pietas is left for dead on the planet Sempervia. He can't survive on his own. Six, a human soldier abandoned with him, offers food and water. Is this man worthy of friendship? Or is this another trap?Either way, Pietas must do the one thing he detests. Trust a human...