In the heart of the Empire, loyalty can be a weapon—and betrayal is never far behind.

Despite risking everything to join the Dome Militant, Guy Erma faces a choice that could shatter his dream forever. Prince Teodor of Earth—young, vulnerable, and heir to a broken throne—is held captive by none other than Chart Segat, the powerful leader of the Dome Militant. Segat, a man known for his ruthless ambition, holds the keys to Guy’s future. But he is also the man who once stood accused of murdering Prince Teodor’s father, King Serge.

Caught in a deadly web of politics and secrets, Guy must confront the man he idolizes—and uncover the terrible truth behind Prince Teodor’s imprisonment. To act could mean sacrificing his own place in the Dome Militant. But to do nothing would mean abandoning a boy his own age to suffer in darkness, starved, beaten, and at the mercy of Segat’s whims.

And all the while, the alien Valvanchi watch from the shadows, urging the Empire to trust them for protection. They claim Segat’s growing power endangers Earth, that removing him will save the Empire. But what do the Valvanchi truly want—and what price will Earth pay if it accepts their “help”?

As the Regent plots against the Dome, and factions vie for control, Guy Erma faces a stark choice: protect the future he’s fought so hard to achieve, or risk everything to rescue a friendless prince. In a galaxy where loyalty is tested at every turn, he must ask himself—what does it truly mean to be "loyal to Empire"?

Son of Empire continues the thrilling journey of Guy Erma as he grapples with impossible choices, tangled alliances, and a galaxy-spanning struggle for power.