Being a Jutak warrior is all Kyele Bastien cares about until one mission changes everything. The Earth female has carved a place in his heart without even trying and now he'll do anything to make sure nothing ever hurts her again. Rescued from a Marenian slave auction, Joni Miller is relieved to have her life back but there's one man making it difficult to remember why she shouldn't want to think about happy ever after any more. An enemy's need for revenge puts Joni in the path of danger and unleashes the fury of an elite soldier with dark abilities.