They fight for love, honor and freedom in the lawless arena of the galaxy... Researcher Regan Forrest was looking forward to an interesting job on a space station, but was captured by alien slave traders and was forced to fight for her life. Far from Earth, in the middle of a brutal gladiatorial arena on the outer ring of the galaxy, she found herself in the strong hands of a huge gladiator. Weapon, animal, gladiator, warrior... Sairrish Thorin was given many nicknames. A soldier of his people, he was so frightening and dangerous that even his own family began to fear him. Sold into slavery in the Fire Arena, Thorin won his freedom long ago. Since then, he has helped others and enjoyed a hard life earned through sweat and blood. Until he saved a small, smart and intriguing woman from alien slave traders. Regan was determined to find her place in the new world. She may not have the talent to fight in the arena, but she is smart and can help, although she has to restrain her attraction to the big, brave and mysterious Thorin. Regan knows he will never be interested in her. However, she needs help finding her sister in the slave market, and a coveted gladiator becomes her savior. A gladiator who hides a dark, terrible secret that could destroy them both.