Explicit Adult Content. Brainbox is ready to let Malstrum have his way with Demetri's body, but Demetri still has some reservations. Now that he's officially Malstrum's mate he knows he has to start giving in. They stop at an inn while on the run, and Malstrum pounces on Demetri. What can the conflicted heterosexual Earthling do? They have a reprieve from their enemies, but end up riding into new trouble with danger even Malstrum hadn't imagined. This time the entire population of Secren is at stake.