A scarred warrior with nothing left to lose.
A brilliant woman searching for a second chance.
Two people not looking for love—but fate has other plans. And redemption demands a price.

Ki E'eur never meant to be a hero.

Born within an alien society that rejects others, he must conceal who he is—a Zerin bonded to a legendary dragon symbiont. For years, he bore the weight of this dragon's soul and the relentless pursuit of those who sought to capture them—or kill them trying. After a brutal betrayal shattered his family and scarred his soul, Ki vowed never to trust again—not even when a mission forces him to partner with a beautiful, stubborn human woman from Earth.

Sherrilyn Cantor was once a tech mogul on Earth. Betrayed, framed, and desperate, she joined the Alien Exchange to escape a life sentence. She didn't expect to be abducted. She didn't expect to survive. And she definitely didn't expect to end up stranded far from home with a target on her back. She's determined to forge a new path—one that doesn't involve falling for a brooding alien warrior. A sexy alien man with a deadly stare and a scar that hints at a deep, dangerous past.

But fate—and an impending galactic war—have other plans.

As the ruthless Chancellor of the Federation tightens his grip on the galaxy, Ki and Sherri race to expose a deadly conspiracy, navigate treacherous alliances, and protect Earth from annihilation.

Yet the closer they get to their goal, the harder it becomes to ignore the undeniable pull between them. Forcing Ki to face the truth—claiming Sherri as his Truebond will condemn her to a fate worse than death.

In a galaxy on the brink of war, redemption isn't given... it's earned.