Kenzi was a submissive who'd never quite worked up the courage to tell any of her lovers about her fantasies. She'd never dared to explore her need to be disciplined and dominated, but all that changed when the aliens arrived. Now submissives and masochists of all kinds are a premium product that can be traded to the sadistic Sadec race in exchange for their incredibly advanced technology. Her life will benefit the entire planet, and her sacrifice will be rewarded in numerous ways. In return, all she has to do is surrender, giving up all freedom and choice for five long years. No safewords, no escape, no changing her mind – once she signs the paperwork, she belongs to whomever buys her. Tal never intended to keep Kenzi for himself, but once he tastes her sweet submission, he finds that he can't let her be auctioned off to just any crew member on his ship. He'll share her with others, whether she likes it or not, but she will belong only to him. His woman. His pet. And if he has his way, she won't be returning to Earth at the end of five years. Publisher's Note: This is a dark, steamy sci-fi romance with elements of power exchange and is intended for mature readers.