An admiral felled by stellar pirates, Havlo feared he was doomed to a bleak future--until he became caught up in the beauty of his captor. But Perri would not be an easy conquest. Hers was a mission of the heart. She had to deliver Havlo to his enemies or her betrothed would be put to death. Perri was ready to do just that--until Havlo stole a kiss, and changed everything.