by Tamsin Ley
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
About the Author
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