A desperate escape from the water planet of Qumaar lands Karena on Adjara, a closed desert world where the scarcity of women means each has at least two mates. It's her face lovers Zyan and Kaeden see when they undertake a vision quest to find the female meant to be theirs. Aroused beyond measure, awed at discovering she can communicate with horses, they're more than ready to stake their claim in a carnal sharing of pleasure. But while capturing her body and enslaving it with passion is easy, happiness will depend on capturing her heart—and making her a willing prisoner to destiny. A standalone set in the world first discovered in The Joining and Passion's Song, both published in Ellora's Cavemen anthologies. Reader Advisory: If you love M/M, Zyan and Kaeden seriously steam up the pages, both before and after finding Karena.