Bas’awn, the Eighth Warrior, the protector guardian of Starklin, has been banished by the Queen, for refusing to become her lover. Once banished and imprisoned in a computer program on Earth, the only person he protects is Jagati. With his memory gone, he devotes all of his considerable skills to make sure she is safe and protected. Until the day she runs away from an arranged marriage that her father has contracted for her.

Aakil releases him, in hopes Bas’awn will bring back his daughter, not realizing the hell he’s unleashed. Once free of the computer, Bas’awn’s memory returns and now, he’s bent on revenge against the ones who betrayed him. The only fly in the ointment is his ward, Jagati. She’s destined to be his mate. Join Bas’awn as he balances his need for revenge with his overwhelming desire for his mate.

Warnings: This title contains oral sex, anal sex, voyeurism, non consensual sex, violence and graphic language.

Word Count: 31,424

EXCERPT:

Bas stopped after he entered the room they’d shared the night before. He set her on her feet to only be belted in the stomach by her tiny fist.

“Was that supposed to hurt?”

“Oh, you!” She shoved his chest as hard as she could. He staggered a bit before landing on the bed. She stomped over to the closet and yanked it open. Reaching up she grabbed her clothes from the hangers, which made a clanking sound as they hit the back of the closet from the force of her jerks.

“Planning on going somewhere?” Bas sat up.

“Away from you!”

“Like hell you are!” Surging off the bed he headed towards her.

“I don’t know what makes you think you’ve any say in what I do Bas. I’m a big girl. I no longer need your protection.” She tossed her clothes into her bag.

Bas stared at her back in disbelief. Inside him, he felt something stir.

Mine!

With her back to him, Jagati didn’t realize the imminent danger she was in. When she moved to the dresser he moved with her, timing his movements to hers.

Turning around to leave, the last thing that Jagati expected to see was Bas standing inches away from her. She looked up at him and saw the fire burning in his eyes.

Maybe I shouldn’t have taken such a vocal stand about this. He looks mad enough to paddle my ass.

“What?” Her eyes widened as he crowded her closer to the dresser.

“Mine!” Lifting her up and setting her on the flat top of the dresser, his whispered command sent shivers through her.

God he’s strong! Lifting her hands she braced them against his rock hard shoulders.

His hands squeezed her waist as he crowded even closer to her. She took a deep breath and let her hands slide down to his chest.

“Bas...” she started to protest as he dipped his head. Her eyes widened as she locked eyes with him. She could see the dark desire she now realized he’d kept carefully banked since he had found her. Her gasp was smothered by his mouth when his firm lips covered hers. As he pressed his mouth awkwardly to hers, she realized he wasn’t quite sure what he was doing. Is this the first time he’s ever kissed a woman? Closing her eyes, she let the unfamiliar caress of his mouth against hers flood her system. Desire pooled deep in her belly as she became vitally aware of the differences in their bodies and just how perfectly they fit together. He stepped between her legs, and wedged his narrow hips between her thighs. She moaned before parting her lips and slowly coaxing him into doing the same with her inquisitive tongue. He arched against her, and then in response, thrust his tongue boldly into her mouth.

As the kiss consumed both of them, Jagati wiggled closer to him, wrapping her arms around his neck as their tongues dueled.