When Kira Tremaine’s brother is abducted by the ruthless owner of the deadly fight arenas she will do anything to get him back—even if it means risking her life to rescue a Tarron hunter. She knows her family’s unlawful reputation isn’t going to score her any points with the quadrant law enforcer, but she can’t leave him behind—not once she discovers the handsome male with mesmerizing golden eyes is slated for a gruesome death.

Larn Sarek would rather decide his own fate than suffer an eventual death in the arenas. His plans to provoke a guard and end his life with honor are thwarted when the exotic and enticing female who tends his wounds offers him a chance to escape.

Now his greatest challenge will be keeping her out of trouble, and away from danger, long enough to convince her that she is his true mate.