Warrior's Pain (Cadi Warriors Book 4)

Constantly being on the receiving end of misfortune had left Riley feeling utterly exasperated. Not only had she been imprisoned for her brother's crimes, but she had also been abducted by aliens - and now, she found herself on the auction block. "Bring it on, then!" she exclaimed, unknowingly challenging Fate to throw everything it had at her, which it did.

The cruel Destiny, or so Riley referred to it, not only entrusted her with the lives of thousands, but also twisted the knife further by making her fall for a man who was beyond her reach. "Life is unfair," Riley bitterly laughed, her chin trembling. "It ruthlessly culls the weak and the sick, and it doesn't care if you can't handle the onslaught it rains down upon you. It knows no mercy, taking and taking until you have nothing left to give, then discarding you."

Yet, Riley refused to succumb to the weight of it all. She couldn't afford to break, for the human colony and Earth itself depended on her. However, she couldn't bring herself to trust the massive, red-skinned alien who had shown up at the auction to purchase her. She had been hurt one too many times, and the secrets she kept were more important than the suffering of a single individual.

Cyprian, on the other hand, had turned his back on his family's less-than-honorable legacy, dedicating his life to serving the people of Cadi. It was this unwavering focus on his duty that had led him to the off-world auction, where he was playing the part of a traitor. His mission was to find the mastermind behind a series of abductions and bring everyone safely back home.

Rescuing the tattooed, violet-haired human, Riley, did not go as planned. Her unbreakable spirit and captivating beauty stripped Cyprian of the control he had fought so hard to maintain. The warrior found that he couldn't live without the pain she inflicted upon him. "You are mine. I never lied about that," Cyprian growled at Riley. "You know it's true. Stop lying to yourself. Don't force me to tie you up, because you know I will. I may not be able to get you to spill all your secrets, but there's one thing I'll force from your lips."

It was no idle threat, for Cyprian was determined to seduce Riley until she admitted that she was his. Discover how Riley and Cyprian drive each other mad and fall madly in love, all while risking it all to save their people, in Warrior's Pain. (Caution: This book contains adult content and may trigger some readers with its themes of dubious consent, coerced seduction, bondage, and rough passion. If these topics offend you, please do not read. This previously published story has been newly edited.)

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