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  As Kashatok turned to leave, Joey called out, “I’ll keep your shuttle in top shape.”

  Kashatok kept moving. Behind him, he heard Alek giving advice. “Young man like you’s got urges. Long as you take care of them off-ship, you’ll be fine. Oh, and stay away from the captain’s rum.”

  Stopping at the crowded bar, Kashatok ordered one last bottle to go.

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  Glossary

  Anaq - Shit

  Attahat wheel - A form of gambling using a random wheel much like roulette

  Burn - The means by thick ships travel long distances quickly using ionic frequencies to bend space

  Cartel - Organized crime ring

  Cochlear implant - A cybernetic device that transmits communications via vibrations directly against the bones of the ear

  Denaida-daru - The Denaidan homeworld, destroyed by Syndicorp. Also called planet K-4H10

  Ellam Cua - The Denaidan deity

  Enayshuan - A human-like species with prominent eye ridges, known for their metallic body powder. Often associated with the sex trade

  Finofan - Aliens with iguana-like frills around their ears and slitted eyes. They like hot and humid atmospheres.

  Garan’uk - A methane breathing alien species

  Iluq - Brother

  Ionic power or shield - A Denaidan ability to affect matter and gravity

  Kwirn - A form of gambling using 3-D tables and pieces

  Nav-grav seats - Used to keep humanoids comfortable during ship burn

  Netorpok - An exotic pet banned on most worlds

  Parsec - A measurement of distance (3.2 light years)

  Posungi - An egg-laying alien with an orange tentacled face

  Qumli - Asshole

  Rakwiji - Scaled aliens with a poisonous claw, who hunt in pairs and require torture as part of their mating ritual. Often hired by the cartel as bounty hunters

  Sizantha pods - Used to make tea

  Syndicorp - A mega-corporation that runs a huge section of the galaxy

  The Termination - Syndicorp’s destruction of Denaida-daru

  Ucuk - Dick

  Uminaq - Dammit

  Unclassified space - Areas of the galaxy not ruled by Syndicorp

  Xeimir worm - A glossy-skinned alien that breathes through its skin and is ultra-sensitive to light

  Yanipa-nimayu - A six-legged alien often found performing manual labor

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  Tamsin Ley builds worlds full of sexy heroes who don’t know they need a mate - that is, until they meet the woman they can’t resist. The romance is sizzling hot, a surprise twist waits around every corner, and the stories will never leave you hanging (although you may still crave more!)

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  Acknowledgments

  To my Elite Review Crew, who cheered me on every step of the way. You’re the reason I write. And to my fabulous Jitters Critters. I know sheathing a sword will never be the same. Thank you.

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  Contents

  Rescued by Qaiyaan

  Chapter 1

  Chapter 2

  Chapter 3

  Chapter 4

  Chapter 5

  Chapter 6

  Chapter 7

  Chapter 8

  Chapter 9

  Chapter 10

  Chapter 11

  Chapter 12

  Chapter 13

  Chapter 14

  Chapter 15

  Ransomed by Kashatok

  Glossary

  About the Author

  Acknowledgments