Some warriors fight for glory. He fights for her.



Dernin was born to protect, not to entertain a bloodthirsty crowd. Captured on Jorvla and forced into a brutal underground fighting ring, he's spent months battling for survival.



Until his next match comes with a prize he never expected.



Alaysia never believed in heroes. Sold as a trophy for the tournament's victor, she refuses to be another man's possession. But when a golden-scaled warrior steps between her and a monster, she sees a different kind of power.



One that offers not just survival but a chance at freedom.



Bound by circumstance, drawn by something deeper, they form an uneasy alliance. But in a world where the only rule is strength, winning the tournament is just the beginning.



Because escaping together is impossible . . . Unless they're willing to risk everything.