She doesn’t trust him, but denying her feelings may be her biggest mistake. General Evelyn Allen thrives on control and thrives even more when keeping arrogant aliens like Sub-Commander Rhade K’Vass at bay. But when a deadly storm traps them together, the fight she’s prepared for shifts into a battle against her own emotions. The ice between them begins to thaw, but can she afford to let him into her world—or her heart? He thought she was untouchable, but she’s the only mission that matters. Sub-Commander Rhade K’Vass knows what it’s like to be underestimated, but Evelyn Allen’s rejection cuts deeper than any enemy fire. When a dangerous storm traps them in isolation, he sees a chance to prove he’s more than the enemy she expects—and more than the pilot she dismisses. But every step closer to her reveals a side of himself he’s spent a lifetime hiding. If they can’t bridge the gap between trust and passion, the storm will leave more than just their hearts in ruins…