My father was forced to leave me with a monster. Kurg tore me away from the sheltered life I knew. He took my comfort and ripped it away – leaving only the harsh, desolate alien planet as my home. My father was told any rescue attempt would lead to my death. That’s the day all hope of rescue died. Every word from this Vakutan warlord is for me to obey. He controls my movement. Who I can talk to. When I can eat. What I can wear. He’s my lord. But he has no idea the betrayal in my heart. That I’m biding my time, and when his back is turned . . . That’s when I’ll stab him in his. He believes we’re mates. That I’m to be his queen in his sick and twisted fiefdom. So he spoils me. Cares for me. All the while I try in vain not to fall in love with him. Because I know that soon I’ll have to kill him. And as happy as I am now, I should never think I’m anything more than . . . A Monster’s Toy. Author's Note: This standalone scifi romance novel is set in the Athenaverse. You don’t need to read any other books to enjoy this but please PLEASE beware that this book is not for everyone and deals with issues that might be hard to stomach for some.