I crossed the galaxy for a husband—not the scarred brute who wants me in his bed but refuses to make me his wife.
Rauf is one of the Butchers, a feared former gladiator with a broken horn, a filthy mouth, and enormous hands that make me forget every sensible choice I’ve ever made.
He says I’m his mate.
My body believes him.
But I need more than scorching kisses and nights that leave me unable to walk straight. I want a future, and Rauf is convinced a monster like him can’t give me one.
Then dying animals lead us to poisoned water, hidden weapons, and a dangerous stranger.
Rauf will tear apart anything that threatens me.
Now I need him to risk something harder—his heart.