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Ruling Sikthand by Victoria Aveline
Sophia never thought she was unlucky until she was kidnapped by aliens. Twice. .. Sophia had simple expectations for her planetary tour. She assumed she’d see the sights, meet new people, and fend off her boredom. She never thought she’d end the trip as an alien captive...Categorized as:
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![Oliver by Nyssa Kathryn]()
Oliver by Nyssa Kathryn
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsShe may have forgotten her past, but her past hasn’t forgotten her…. Tori Blake arrives in Marble Falls with nothing. Nothing but a note in her hand and cash in her pocket. She doesn’t know if those two things will be enough to get her the help she needs. She doesn’t know if they’ll lead her to the past she can’t remember. What she does know is that someone is trying to kill her... -
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![Tyler by Nyssa Kathryn]()
Tyler by Nyssa Kathryn
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsSometimes, the biggest secrets can bring both salvation and destruction. Emerson Charles grew up luckier than most, going from a difficult life to finding safety and a true home with her stepmother and stepbrother. Years later, when Levi’s in trouble, Emerson will do anything for the brother of her heart, her greatest protector... -
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Xara and the Xenobeast by Honey Phillips
Abducted from Earth. Left for dead in a world full of monsters. Claimed by the most dangerous one of all…. Xara’s quiet vacation comes to an abrupt end when she is abducted by aliens. Her situation goes from bad to worse when she crash lands on a mysterious alien planet. She’s injured, alone, and every creature on the planet seems determined to kill her. Until one of them saves her...Categorized as:
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![Jason by Nyssa Kathryn]()
Jason by Nyssa Kathryn
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsDanger throws them together. Attraction keeps them from parting. Having lost her best friend, Courtney Warren lives every day like it’s her last. Because if life has taught her anything, it’s that some are cut far too short without warning. So when sexy former soldier Jason moves to Cradle Mountain, she shouldn't hesitate to express her immediate interest... -
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Wyatt by Nyssa Kathryn
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA story that could cost her everything…. Investigative journalist Quinn Ross isn’t a woman who can just let major news pass her by. So, when she stumbles across a story like no other, she makes it her mission to report it to the masses. She doesn’t count on the lengths to which some may go to keep her story from seeing the light of day... -
![I Married Wonjin by Regine Abel]()
I Married Wonjin by Regine Abel
She once feared him but now cannot resist him…. After decades of violence, the war pitting the human colony on Cibbos against the Yurus tribe has finally ended. Lara never expected that peace between their species would lead to a romantic entanglement with one of their former enemies...Categorized as:
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B Free by Cynthia Sax
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsB is the last remaining B Model cyborg. All of his brethren, the beings he trained with, fought with, cared deeply for, have perished. Or so he believes. When he intercepts a communication mentioning the existence of one of his kind, he has to investigate the source. The message could be a trap set by his enemies...Categorized as:
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![The Naga Inventor's Clever Mate by Robin O'Connor]()
The Naga Inventor's Clever Mate by Robin O'Connor
Min-Ji knows one thing for Corin, the fierce, inventive Naga warrior, is her mate. So why does he avoid her? Min-Ji. It’s my fault we crashed on this strange, barbaric alien planet. The others might have forgotten for now, but I haven’t. Then why does even my supposed mate avoid me? Corin is smart, brave, and has a heart so big, he takes on far too much to keep our new clan safe...Categorized as:
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Return to Dark Earth by Anna Hackett
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBook Seven of the award-winning series, THE PHOENIX ADVENTURES. His career plan never included becoming one of the galaxy's most infamous treasure hunters. And it certainly never included his one weakness: Nera Darc. Astro-archeologist Niklas Phoenix loved his job studying and safeguarding artifacts at the Institute of Historical Preservation. .. until he learned that it was all a lie... -
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Kade by Tasha Black
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsShe’s the target of an intergalactic bounty hunt. But he’s going to capture her heart. Aurora Day is running from a crime she didn’t commit – or at least, she didn’t mean to commit. But the intergalactic soldiers on the hunt for the woman known as the Fox don’t care about the details. Hiding out on the remote frontier moon of Clotho is her only hope for survival... -
![Starseers by Lindsay Buroker]()
Starseers by Lindsay Buroker
The mysterious and powerful Starseers have Captain Alisa Marchenko's daughter, and she will do whatever she must to get her back, even if it means traveling to their stronghold and confronting them personally. Unfortunately, her strongest ally, the cyborg Leonidas, may become a liability since the cyborgs and the Starseers have a long history of hating each other... -
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Starflower by Anne Elisabeth Stengl
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen a cursed dragon-witch kidnaps fairest Lady Gleamdren, the Bard Eanrin sets boldly forth on a rescue mission. .. and a race against his rival for Gleamdren's favor. Intent upon his quest, the last thing the immortal Faerie needs is to become mixed up with the troubles of an insignificant mortal... -
![Mercenary Courage by Ruby Lionsdrake]()
Mercenary Courage by Ruby Lionsdrake
After a grueling battle that cost him dearly, mercenary captain Viktor Mandrake wants nothing more than to get his ship repaired, let his men have leave, and spend time relaxing with Ankari. Entrepreneur, schemer, and leaser of his company’s one and only pink shuttlecraft, she has become the woman he loves and wants to keep at his side...Categorized as:
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![Catalyst by J.M. Madden]()
Catalyst by J.M. Madden
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRaine Walters loves her nursing position at the Elton building. Though she hasn’t been on the job long, she’s seen and done some amazing things. Because the men at the Elton building are not your average military men. They’re elite soldiers that have been tortured and experimented upon with an incredibly dangerous drug... -
![His Human to Chase by Morgan Robinson]()
His Human to Chase by Morgan Robinson
Skylar. I'm A12-22. That means I'm supposed to leave Earth twenty-two months after we struck a deal to go to a new planet and mate with some weird alien species. So, why does my heart yearn to leave Earth now? Why am I excited when it seems like I'm about to be sent early? Because the aliens that came to save Earth have experimented on me...Categorized as:
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![Seizing Power by Cynthia Sax]()
Seizing Power by Cynthia Sax
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThis cyborg believes he’s in control. Power is the self-appointed leader of the cyborg council. Other members might debate situations. He makes the ultimate decisions. When a threat to the Homeland is revealed, he takes command of a fleet and ventures to the edge of cyborg-controlled space to investigate. He finds a rebellion led by a mysterious upstart he calls Cadet... -
![The Naga Princess's Soldier Mate by Robin O'Connor]()
The Naga Princess's Soldier Mate by Robin O'Connor
He calls me beautiful in his husky, damaged voice. Kind. A Naga Queen has never been called kind…. Sazzie. I have hidden who I am from everyone my whole life. Turned myself into something I a fighter, a brawler, a princess worthy of the Thunder Rock throne. Then I meet Reid…. A human male. A kindness in his dark eyes that I do not understand...Categorized as:
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![Smolder Road by Toby Neal, Emily Kimelman]()
Smolder Road by Toby Neal, Emily Kimelman
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOne thing is clear to Lucy Luciano: she and enigmatic survivalist Roan Winters are meant to be together. He disagrees. Life at the Haven survival compound is frustrating for the youngest and only girl of the Luciano clan. In a world torn apart by pandemic and fraught with danger, Lucy struggles to find her role...Categorized as:
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![Craving Captivity by R.K. Munin]()
Craving Captivity by R.K. Munin
Sick and dying, Lasha is suddenly plucked from her horrific circumstances by Tamerin, a badly scarred Talin male. She recovers under his gentle care, but she knows he’s keeping a secret from her. She wants to demand he tell her, but what if it’s something she can’t live with? Lasha. Lasha Chandra has always struggled. Unlike most, learning to read and write proved impossible for her... -
![Girl From Above: Trapped by Pippa DaCosta]()
Girl From Above: Trapped by Pippa DaCosta
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"When are you going to stop running, Caleb? ". Taking the synth to the casino capital of the nine systems seemed like a great idea at the time, but as Caleb Shepperd's many enemies close in, he only has one way out. He must betray #1001. Caleb can't make the same mistake twice. Can he? #1001 has a price on her head. The Fenrir Nine and Chitec will stop at nothing to secure her secrets... -
![Wrath by Hattie Jacks]()
Wrath by Hattie Jacks
He’s the monster from the dark. I’m the girl who keeps a secret. Huntr was the first Gryn warrior. .. the first alien…I met. Injured and hurting, I helped him heal. I fell in love. And then he rejected me. Once he left, I was resigned to living on this alien planet without him. Resigned to trying to forget him. Thing is, I have a secret... -
![Under Strain: A SciFi Cyborg Romance by Cynthia Sax, Amanda Kelsey]()
Under Strain: A SciFi Cyborg Romance by Cynthia Sax, Amanda Kelsey
A damaged cyborg warrior is hunted by a peace-loving human female. ***. Strain is severely malfunctioning. The D Model cyborg was the sole survivor of a horrific decision made by his cruel manufacturers. He hates all humans and when he attacks one placed under his cyborg leader’s protection, he is reprimanded, stripped of his weapons, told to watch and not actively participate in the next mission...Categorized as:
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![Her Alien Forgemasters by Susan Hayes]()
Her Alien Forgemasters by Susan Hayes
She doesn’t do mornings, cardio, or long-term relationships. Then her mates walked into her bar…. Anya couldn’t be happier. Her tavern is packed every night, her staff is amazing, and her nosy mother is busy hauling cargo on the far side of the galaxy. It’s taken her years of work to reach this moment, and she’s ready to relax and enjoy the ride... -
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![Baring Grudge by Cynthia Sax, Amanda Kelsey]()
Baring Grudge by Cynthia Sax, Amanda Kelsey
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsNo one in the universe is more determined than a cyborg warrior tracking his female. ***. Grudge, a C Model cyborg, has been assigned a mission – safeguard a Humanoid Alliance space station for his kind. Honor was once all he had, and he is determined to fulfill his duty... -
![Alien Pirate's Feisty Queen by Miranda Martin]()
Alien Pirate's Feisty Queen by Miranda Martin
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsLuna. I’ve spent the last year serving rotten meat to a species of snouted aliens that remind me of alligators. The vicious little beasts love to use their claws when they don’t get their way. My first mistake was clocking one with a metal food tray when he tore a hole in my best friend’s wings. He ended up demoted, humiliated and a laughingstock among his people... -
![You Got Alien Trouble! by Honey Phillips]()
You Got Alien Trouble! by Honey Phillips
A failing farm, a menacing neighbor, and an alien warrior in her barn…. The farm Rosie inherited might not be much but it’s hers, and she’s determined to hang on to it. Unfortunately, her land-grabbing neighbor wants not only her farm - he wants her as well. The last thing she needs is a huge, wounded alien in her barn, no matter how attractive he might be...Categorized as:
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![Sparked by Starlight by Sara Ivy Hill]()
Sparked by Starlight by Sara Ivy Hill
The alien barbarian found his queen. Fate demands he claim her. But he’ll defy destiny to keep her safe. .. even if it means she never knows she's his. Coming soon! ★•★•★•★•★•★Sparked by Starlight is a full-length, fated-mates sci-fi romance with lots of steam and a guaranteed happily ever after...Categorized as:
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![Saved by the Alien Mercenary by Robin O'Connor]()
Saved by the Alien Mercenary by Robin O'Connor
Alone in the Zeta quadrant, I made one reckless choice. Now I’m pregnant, trapped on a pirate ship, and my only ally is a gruff, brooding cook with a dark past. Ruby. As a lone human in the Zeta quadrant, my life revolves around survival. It’s isolating, and in a moment of weakness, I give in to my deepest desire—to have a child...Categorized as:
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![Hunter's Bounty by Lynnea Lee]()
Hunter's Bounty by Lynnea Lee
SAMMIE. On the run in a brand-new world. Luck has been on my side since the space bugs came and destroyed everything I knew. Now, my luck has run out. Cast out into a dangerous new world with a psycho on my tail, I have to adapt fast to survive. To add to my problems, I’ve caught the eye of a purple monster, and everyone knows the alien warriors are bad news... -
![Rebel Mate by Grace Goodwin]()
Rebel Mate by Grace Goodwin
A rebel alien roaming the far reaches of the galaxy. An Interstellar Bride on the run for her life. When her life crash lands into his on a remote planet, they'll need each other to survive. The Interstellar Brides Program guarantees it can match any female on Earth, even a cynical, street-wise, and very jaded Zara, who just wants to start over. But when she arrives on her new home planet. .Categorized as:
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![Queen's Ransom: The Golden Bulls of Minos by Isabel Wroth]()
Queen's Ransom: The Golden Bulls of Minos by Isabel Wroth
Jalia hasn't ever played a game she can't win. The Promise of a Queen's Ransom is too much for life-long gambler Jalia to pass up. The untouched planet of Minos is rumored to be so wealthy, one can walk along the beach and pluck diamonds from the sea. According to the contract, all she has to do to win is solve a few puzzles and navigate a labyrinth or two... -
![Chosen by the Vikens by Grace Goodwin]()
Chosen by the Vikens by Grace Goodwin
Kayson, Geros and Mal are not hers. She is not theirs. So why does their every touch set her on fire? Why is it so easy to give in to the pleasure they provide? She must play along. Nothing is real. Every magical touch, every gasp, is just part of the mission. When she begs for more, it's all part of the plan. .. isn't it?Categorized as:
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![Starfighter Chapter 5 by Hamlet Machine]()
Starfighter Chapter 5 by Hamlet Machine
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsDuring the climactic battle at the Colteron shipyard, Cain's explosive secret is finally revealed. Now that Abel knows the truth, the corrupt commanders aboard the Sleipnir are determined to silence him. Even if Cain and Abel manage to escape, what will this revelation mean for the bond they've developed? -
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![When Darkness Falls by Marian Pattechat]()
When Darkness Falls by Marian Pattechat
Miya plans a break from work, but first she has to survive her latest piloting job. Which is sure to kill her… unless she breaks the hot alien prisoner out of the cargo hold. Miya was supposed to be enjoying a well-deserved holiday on a sunny resort planet...Categorized as:
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![Agent T3: d'Artagnan by Joni Hahn]()
Agent T3: d'Artagnan by Joni Hahn
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCredentials:. • Rebel son of Former Navy SEAL. • Trained under his father. Enhancements:. • Time Travel. d’Artagnan (Dar) Naylor: trained by the best, disciplined by the toughest, and raised by the vilest - his father. He bought into Robert Naylor’s life of crime, until he learned the reasons behind it. Now, he possesses enhancements installed by The D. I. R. E...Categorized as:
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![Captured by the Dragon Warlord: A Sci-Fi Alien Romance by Hattie Jacks]()
Captured by the Dragon Warlord: A Sci-Fi Alien Romance by Hattie Jacks
This dragon warlord might think I belong to him, but he's about to find out how wrong he is. .. I was minding my own business, exploring this brand new alien world myself and my friends have found ourself on, when Dexx kidnapped me. The great, scarred warlord is king of the underworld and he says he needs a mate to break the cycle which afflicts him and his crew. I am not a science experiment... -
![Alien Warrior's Claim: A science fiction crash landing romance by Ava York, Bella Blaze]()
Alien Warrior's Claim: A science fiction crash landing romance by Ava York, Bella Blaze
He’s dangerous, otherworldly, and says I belong to him. But can I survive this bond—or him? The crash was just the beginning. Stranded on a hostile planet, marked by strange silver patterns beneath my skin, I’m hunted by predators I can’t outrun. Enter Lazrin—a seven-foot-tall alien warrior with glowing golden lifelines and a claim I don’t understand...Categorized as:
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![Warrior Redeemed by Stephanie West]()
Warrior Redeemed by Stephanie West
Ava had long ago given up hope of being rescued from the scaly aliens. She’d have to be her own hero. So, when her captors start evacuating, she sees her chance at freedom. Living in the wilds of a foreign planet is better than the abuse she and her fellow humans suffer. Except, the escape doesn’t go exactly as planned. While fleeing, Ava runs right into the cause of her captors’ flight...Categorized as:
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![Alien Tribute by Lee Savino, Golden Angel]()
Alien Tribute by Lee Savino, Golden Angel
~Swipe right for abduction~. Two minutes ago I was lying in my hospital bed, waiting to die of cancer, reading an awesome sci fi romance on a mysteriously delivered e-reader. Now I'm in another galaxy, cancer free. The aliens abducted me because they want me to be a bride for one of their warriors. Weird. The whole thing sounds a lot like the story I was just reading. . -
![No Limit by Susan Hayes]()
No Limit by Susan Hayes
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThree hearts. Two worlds. No limits. Tyran and Ket are on a mission. Find an inhabitable planet. Start a new colony. Escape the archaic rules and traditions of the Vardarian homeworld. They never expected to find their mate along the way, and they never imagined she’d be a diminutive human female with pink hair and a warrior’s spirit...Categorized as:
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![Taken by the Alien Triton King by Robin O'Connor]()
Taken by the Alien Triton King by Robin O'Connor
One minute, I am studying alien plants. The next, I am thrown over the shoulder of a blue-scaled king who refuses to let me go. SamanthaLanding on planet Sanos was supposed to secure humanity’s future. Instead, it became a fight for survival. One moment, I was studying alien plants—then explosions shattered our negotiations...Categorized as:
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![Agent E2: Aidan by Joni Hahn]()
Agent E2: Aidan by Joni Hahn
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCredentials:. • Second generation Former Navy SEAL. • DIRE’s latest SEAL acquisition. Enhancements:. • Electrical Conductor. Former Navy SEAL, Aidan Monroe, embraces risk. Show him a hint of danger – or a beautiful woman - and he’s all over it. The only commitments in his life: his new D. I. R. E. enhancements and finding his father’s killers. Cassandra Naylor, daughter of D. I. R. E... -
![UNIT 78: Rescued by Mina Carter, Evangeline Anderson]()
UNIT 78: Rescued by Mina Carter, Evangeline Anderson
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA cyborg soldier with one mission:. To rescue an innocent girl from a vicious cult. But in order to fulfill his duty, he must do the unthinkable. Can Rich and Kyrin find each other when they are lost in the Breeding Compound? Unit 78, formerly Corporal Richard Hardgraves, is a Cyborg with a mission: to rescue the Admiral's daughter from the dreaded Tr'Low Cult on Beacon 5...Categorized as:
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![Through Uncharted Space by Anna Hackett]()
Through Uncharted Space by Anna Hackett
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA deep-space convoy master who demands everyone follow his rules. .. and the stowaway scam artist who’s never met a rule she wouldn’t break. Dare Phoenix runs his convoy with absolute control. In uncharted space, lives depend on it. When one plain, dowdy woman comes aboard, his gut tells him that something is off about her... -
![Falcon: Sky Mates: a Sci-Fi Romance by Susan Grant]()
Falcon: Sky Mates: a Sci-Fi Romance by Susan Grant
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsIn a small town in Texas, a woman who hopes to overcome her greatest fear falls for a big alien warrior with a bravery to spare…. Space Force Intelligence Officer Dee “Rainbow” Wilson is afraid of flying...Categorized as:
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![Crau: A SciFi Alien Gladiator Romance by Miranda Martin, James D Horton]()
Crau: A SciFi Alien Gladiator Romance by Miranda Martin, James D Horton
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsAn epic conclusion to the complete science fiction romance series The Gladiators of Krix…. Camilla. I never imagined I’d be a slave. Captured by one kind of alien, sold to another, then stolen by yet a third kind. I've been separated from the only other human survivors I knew. My life is hell, surrounded by alien gladiators all of whom are free to torment me however they like... -
![The Pack's Bride: Rulers by L.P. Peace]()
The Pack's Bride: Rulers by L.P. Peace
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsPyri has spent a year being experimented on by a cruel Devori. When she's rescued, she finally thinks her ordeal is over. Quickly separated from her best friend, Pyri finds herself at the mercy of not one, or even two Adosian aliens claiming her as their mate, but a pack of five! They're dominating, controlling and don't seem to realise they're pushing her away even as they try to win her heart...Categorized as:
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![The Pirate Captain's Daughter by Ruby Lionsdrake]()
The Pirate Captain's Daughter by Ruby Lionsdrake
Firefighter and mercenary Marat Azarov thinks he’s being noble when he rescues a beautiful slave woman from certain torture. Alas, she turns out to be more than she appears and does not appreciate his interference. In an attempt to redeem himself—and perhaps win her regard—he concocts a plot that even his grenade-flinging colleague Striker deems unwise...Categorized as:
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![Negotiating Captivity by R.K. Munin]()
Negotiating Captivity by R.K. Munin
Freeborn human, Nalia Gaborn, never expected that she'd have to choose between her liberty and her best friend's life. But when their ship comes under attack and they’re rescued by a Talin named Derani, she isn’t given much room to negotiate. Either she agrees to become Derani’s pet or she and Hax will be turned over to the Hamlershin and face possible execution for smuggling...Categorized as:
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