He stole her freedom. Maj. Melodie Jaxxon wasn’t supposed to be here. A soldier and scientist, she fell through a portal while searching for a cure to the virus that is wiping out humanity. Instead of saving her people, she is trapped in a world where humans—Canariae—are nothing more than pets. Commander Malec finds himself wanting her in ways he doesn’t understand. But the moment he lowers his guard, she will take everything from him.