The cartel planet of Titus is far away from the reach of the Aurelian Empire, the seven-foot-tall Greek Gods that rule with iron fist. It's the only place I can hide from my dark past.
The only problem? When pirates capture you, there's no help coming. My innocence is the only thing that keeps me from a fate worse than death.
Taken, beautified, and presented in an alien auction house to the billionaires and criminals of the lawless planet, they expect me to be obedient. I can fake it... for as long as it takes to get my blade between the throat of whichever giant marble-skinned Aurelian buys me.
That's what I thought, at least...
Until I'm told that the crimelord Kargoth will be placing a bid on me. The rogue Aurelian owns half of Titus, and every cop, politician and official is in his pocket. With a reputation for bloody violence and a stern temper, I can only imagine the fate of whatever poor woman he buys.
If he chooses me?
I'll kill him.