She was given to me as a tribute, but soon she becomes the master of my heart. ALAHNA : Many generations ago, humans fled to the planet Thyre, which is ruled by warlords. Each year, our outposts pay tribute to the Thyres for their protection and for allowing us to live on their land. This year, we are short on horses and so I'm chosen to be part of the tribute given to the Warlord of Grymburg. I don't know what awaits me, but I wasn't prepared for the warlord to take my breath away and claim me the moment he laid eyes on me. BROGAN : The humans, a tolerated species on Thyre, have many uses, but by far their greatest asset is their talent to breed horses. When it's time to collect this season's tribute, I'm dismayed that they' re us ing e human kallinies to pay their debts instead of the horses I expected. At least until my eyes land on her. The most delectable kallini I have ever seen and who soon heats my cold warlord heart. Before I know it, she even brings pets into our home.