He's an admitted killer with a secret past.
She's the only woman who can save him.
>Callie
I volunteered to save him without thinking twice.
Now I'm stuck in ancient redemption rituals with the brooding gladiator I've carefully avoided for five years.
The rules are simple:
- live together
- prove our bond is genuine
- absolutely no touching
But as each intimate trial reveals the honorable male behind his walls, I'm facing an impossible truth:
>Aries
I don't deny I killed someone. I deserve death.
>The rituals demand emotional intimacy.
The trials forbid even a single touch.
Every confession peels back my armor.
>When our enemies sabotage the trials to ensure my execution, I'm left with one impossible choice:
Accept a pardon that means losing her forever-
>This enemies-to-lovers, slow-burn sci-fi romance features a protective hero with a tragic past, a strong heroine who stands her ground, and trials designed to break even the strongest connection. If you like emotional healing, hard-won trust, and love that defies the harshest judgment, this book delivers the perfect blend of action and romance that USA TODAY Bestselling author Alana Khan readers expect.