Far from the frontlines and heroism of the empress, deep in territory held by the monsters, peasant woman Doria Baker sees her village overrun by the monstrous horde and must endure captivity, fear, pleasure, and being marked by the minotaur. Doria hopes that freedom will come, that she and her friend will escape the monsters that have taken them prisoner. But as time and depravity wear her down, she finds herself not only tolerating her master's attention, but craving it. For the mighty minotaur that has claimed the beautiful young woman reveals his nobility as a mate as well as his prowess as a lover. No matter the horrors around her, if Doria is standing beside her master, or kneeling between his mighty legs, she knows she will be safe. Danger lurks even when she is under the protection of the mighty minotaur. Others within the monstrous warband covet Doria's beauty. What will they do to claim her for themselves? And what will she do to prevent that? This intense, 16,000+ word journey into submission explores the pleasure of giving in to the monsters that have invaded Istanov. Will Doria be bred by the minotaur? Will she escape? Or will she wear her master's mark with pride?