Claimed by Noatak

Her dad wants to keep her on a leash ... This pirate is going to help her break free.

Marlis has a sixth sense for danger, a keen aim with her pistol... and a dream-crushing brain injury. Disqualified from the military, she signs up as a guard on an alien ship alongside a huge, bearded alien who has her thinking about polishing more than just the barrel of her gun.

First Mate Noatak is paying the price for his past-his ionic powers are failing, and the ship's doctor says he'll be dead within a standard cycle. Then a captivating female soldier joins the crew, and Noatak finds himself longing for a future he can't have. Taking a mate would kill him outright.

The problem is, she won't take no for an answer...