Knotted in Blood and Honor - Leann Ryans

He entered the alliance as a weapon.

She entered it as a sacrifice.

Taryn never wanted to be paraded as a potential bride.

She would rather help her military dogs than become prey to politics.

Especially alien ones.

But when the Morraki General singles her out, she has no choice but to accept the injection.

Rhydek bears scars from many wars, but the deepest are the ones no eye can see.

Choosing Taryn was strategic. Her curvy body made her more likely to survive the omega transformation.

Nothing more.

When Taryn connects with a savage varku no Morraki could tame, her strength earns more than Rhydek's respect.

It stirs a desire he swore he'd buried.

Her heat nearly shatters both his culture and his resistance,

And when rebels strike as he finally learns to trust,

They have to decide if their scars will keep them apart,

Or if their bond is strong enough to give them a new purpose.