Luciella Sullivan finds herself trapped in an arranged marriage to Silas Chase, the powerful Ninth Prince of the genetically superior Beastkin royal family on Planet Alpha. Though the union was orchestrated by Luciella's scheming sister, not her own wishes, Silas refuses to let his alluring wife abandon him. As Luciella battles for her freedom, she uncovers dangerous undercurrents in this advanced alien society. Navigating court intrigue and her own complex feelings, Luciella must decide how far she'll go to control her destiny on Alpha, where ancient dynasties and advanced technology collide.
