They were branded traitors for defying their empire. She's the mate they never thought they'd find. And the enemy coming for them all won't stop until every world burns.
Dr. Lyra Kade has spent two years hiding on the edge of civilized space, running from the alien empire that wants to turn her into a breeding experiment. She's survived by keeping her head down, her secrets buried, and her heart locked away.
Until three massive Valorian warriors crash-land on her colony station-and her entire world ignites.
Draeven. The exiled commander with eyes like midnight and a touch that burns through every defense she's built.
Kael. The dangerous intelligence officer who sees through every lie she's ever told-including the ones she tells herself.
Zaine. The fierce weapons master whose playful smile hides a predator's soul, and whose gentle hands promise she'll never be alone again.
They're deserters. Disgraced. Hunting the parasitic Swarm that's consuming colony worlds-and they've just found something far more precious than redemption.
Their fated mate.
The mate bond is instant, undeniable, and permanent. But Lyra's not interested in destiny, fate, or becoming anyone's possession-no matter how her body betrays her every time they're near.
When the Swarm descends on Kronos Station, Lyra has no choice but to trust the three warriors who swear they'll burn their entire civilization to ash before they let anyone take her. But the empire wants her back. The Apex Council will stop at nothing to control her gift.
And the warriors? They'll commit treason a thousand times over to keep her.
Even if claiming their mate means she'll never be free again.
She wanted safety. They're offering forever. But forever comes with a price-and the cost might be her soul.
