"Viciously compelling!" – Anna Zaires, NY Times bestselling author

Thumb brushing her lips like a kiss, he promised, "In time, you will learn you need not fear me." Setting her free, Sovereign's enigmatic expression grew dark. "You will love me. It is inevitable."

Under my touch, her body sings. None but I possessing the secrets that draw out Sigil's every last sigh. My bride, my cornered prey.

To possess her, I have hunted my cherished queen across the galaxy, my armada crushing any haven she might seek, driving her into desperation. All so I might stand before her and tell Sigil how deeply she is loved.

There is nowhere else for her to flee, and no soul that can keep her from me.

I hate that I must chain her, I hate that she is afraid. But I know how dangerous the only female of my species can be.