*This is the first 5 chapters of a published work. You can find the full book in Kindle Unlimited on Amazon for US$0.99. The second book, The Darkness That Defines Us, is out and available for purchase as well.* Normal is not a word Anais would use to describe her life. Destined to take over her father's company and dealing with strange new abilities that no one can know about, her world is spiraling out of control. Kaiyn is the enigmatic commander of an army of warriors bred for battle in an ancient war. Kaiyn needs Anais, but the secrets he's keeping could destroy them both. As he prepares her for a war she never knew about, they both develop feelings neither of them expected. But... In the coldness of space, love is a liability. The war between two ancient species is about to spill over into colonized space and both need her to secure their victory. One wants her heart and the other wants her soul. Whichever is claimed, the other will break. When the lies and manipulations become too much for her to handle, will she rise above the pressure or become something even more terrifying than the creatures they're fighting? This book, and the sequel, is available for purchase on Amazon.