The Beginning — Allyson Young

Addison Longwood survived the plague that struck down almost everyone around her. She survived the hazardous trek into the countryside to find shelter within a group of like-minded individuals led by a man she can actually respect. Settled and contributing, she allows herself a sense of hope. From the remaining military, Captain Jesse Forbes is charged with locating survivors in order to rebuild the country. His initial impression of Addison's band isn't positive and he sets his sights on the young woman in order to infiltrate, and assess her leader -- the end justifying the means, or so he assures himself. But there are far greater dangers lurking, threatening the very existence of the survivors. Alliances are forged -- and tested. Betrayal cuts deep, lives are lost and others changed forever. Who are the good guys anyhow?