Marshal Darius Veynar has survived war, betrayal, and loss. What he isn’t prepared for is escort duty. Especially when the assignment is Princess Xara Thalorinus: bold, untamed, and dangerously curious. She teases. He broods. She follows instinct. He lives by control. Neither of them expects the galaxy to fracture beneath their feet. As political tensions rise and unseen enemies move in the shadows, their mission becomes a race through hostile space, where every detour risks exposure, and every moment together blurs the line between duty and desire. Because some alliances are forged in duty. Others are tested when the galaxy decides to burn.