Hardened by war, the last thing he wants is a fated mate. Until he meets her. Now he’s determined to claim her as his own. Forever. Sara: The plan should have been simple. Travel to an alien planet, meet a hot, mysterious guy, definitely don’t fall in love with him, then go back home to Earth. But Ryker’s fiery touch makes Sara melt. His fangs make her dream of late-night neck nibbling. And she’s picturing herself holding lil’ horned alien babies who look a lot like Ryker. Then he tells her he’s claiming her as his fated mate… Ryker: A Commander in the Quillon military, Ryker doesn’t believe in soulmates. Then he meets Sara. He wants to touch her. Protect her. Claim her. With the Blaze raging through him, he must claim her as his fated bride. If he doesn’t, he’ll succumb to the flames, and lose the only woman who can make him feel alive.