Livia’s marriage to Gaius is compromised when she learns that she can’t bear him any children.

Gaius’ illness causes a political crisis and reveals the weakness of Livia’s position without him, a problem she must solve.

Livia has no choice but to eliminate Marcellus, who plans to kill her sons and exile her when he assumes Gaius’ position.

As Livia tells her sons about their role in her Mission, the truth behind her part in Marcellus’ death threatens to come out.

Eleven years on, Livia is married to the powerful Gaius, and is pregnant again. Yet, she does not feel entirely secure.