Resonant Echoes: Between Duty and Desire (Chronicles of Ky'leia #2)

She survived the crash and claimed his heart, but the war for Ky'leia has just begun.

Dr. Aris Thorne is no longer just a stranded scientist; she's the bonded mate of Commander Vorlag, navigating the intricate, dangerous world of K'tharr politics and the lingering threat of the Void Syndicate. While their forbidden romance deepens into an undeniable connection, suspicion follows her every move. Some K'tharr see her as a savior, others as a harbinger of doom, and the disgraced Kaelen waits for any chance to strike.

Vorlag stands torn between the fierce demands of their mate bond and his duty to protect his people. As they delve deeper into the mystery of why Aris was targeted, they uncover evidence of a larger conspiracy reaching into the highest echelons of K'tharr society and beyond. The Syndicate isn't just after resources; they're igniting a conflict that could draw in other powers, potentially even Earth. Forced proximity gives way to deliberate partnership, testing their trust and their bond against escalating attacks and treacherous alliances.

Their bond was forbidden. Their enemy was everywhere.

When a devastating Syndicate strike hits close to home, Aris and Vorlag must rally unlikely allies and confront the echoes of betrayal. Can their resonant connection withstand the fires of war and political intrigue, or will the secrets they uncover shatter their fragile peace and unleash the very destruction they fight to prevent? The stakes are higher, the passion hotter, and the enemy closer than they ever imagined...