The life of Irina Eriadnus hangs by a thread on Oblivion, the desolate penal satellite. With execution hanging over her head, desperation fuels her resolve, as much as knowing that her crimes were justified. Her escape plan is simple: seduce a guard, steal a shuttle, and flee to Athea—the clandestine city on Bora S9 where fugitives vanish into the shadows. Yet fate laughs at her audacity. A plasma storm veers her shuttle off course, crashing onto an unknown alien world. Irina awakens, bewildered and battered, in a nest of fur and twigs. And there, towering over her, stands Yelzin—a creature both fearsome and tender, a fanged smile on his snout. Clawed hands, red eyes, and massive wings complete the frightening look, though something about him is… sweet, gentle. Yelzin helps her survive the crash and in return, Irina unravels his loneliness—the ache of the solitary Strinee. As the days blur together, their bond strengthens. Yelzin’s touch mends her spirit, and Irina glimpses the heart beneath his furry chest. But the Coalition’s relentless pursuit looms. Must she leave behind the one who has become her solace? Or can she escape the Coalition’s clutches for good? A Bond of Blood is a sci fi alien romance with a HEA. See the author's website for content warnings. Coalition Universe series Book 1.