Aries has lived her entire life aboard mankind's last hope the New Dawn a spaceship traveling toward a planet where humanity can begin anew-a planet that won't be reached in Aries' lifetime. As one of the last genetically desirable women in the universe she must marry her designated genetic match and produce the next generation for this centuries-long voyage.But Aries has other plans.When her desperate escape from the New Dawn strands her on a desert planet Aries discovers the rumors about pirates-humans who escaped Earth before its demise-are true. Handsome genetically imperfect Striker possesses the freedom Aries envies and the two connect on a level she never thought possible. But pursued by her match from above and hunted by the planet's native inhabitants Aries quickly learns her freedom will come at a hefty price.The life of the man she loves.Unable to shake the unearthly pull to Kera Dylan takes her hand. Either hes completely insane or hes about to have the adventure of his life because where theyre going is full of creatures hes only read about in horror stories. Worse the human blood in his veins has Dylan marked for death…Wren doesnt expect Ginger to stay by his side once she discovers his ability to drain life with a mere touch yet she lingers. When an unusual talent of her own reveals the location of Wrens father Wrens isolated world implodes. With the help of the demon protectors hes sworn never to trust again Wren risks everything to rescue his father confront the demon who stalks his and Gingers every step and claim his eternity with the most courageous woman hes ever known.