Book three of the bestselling historical & futuristic series, The Tellaran.
After spending a year enslaved by the Az-kye, Commander Kyndan Maere has good reason to hate them.
On the eve of peace between the Tellaran Realm and the Az-kye Empire, Kyndan finds himself drawn into a duel for the hand of Alari, the First Imperial Daughter.
When their passion ignites, Kyndan learns the only thing harder than winning this princess would be losing her . . .