Craig Carter's Dilemma

In this, book 4 of Craig Carter's adventures in space, Andocia and Craig end up prisoners of Valdena, a woman as powerful as Andocia.
Complicating matters are Craig's now enlarged family and the threats against their lives as they too venture into space.
What would you do to protect your loved ones?
Where do your loyalties lie? With family, friends, your country?
How do you stand against beings stronger and more developed than humankind?