Freedom was within my grasp…until the day that fate took it away... Xanthus has shattered my life and swept me away. At first, I am nothing but a prize to him - an object to sell. And then he stares into my eyes and I see desire take hold of him. I’m afraid. Yes, a part of me was thrilled when he sent me back to my room. But this alien pirate is a brute. A beast. My whole body is trembling when he opens the door to my room. I pray for rescue as he steps inside. Will it come in time?