Sold to the highest bidder, but claimed by the Sovereign. Sophia Torres never expected to leave Earth, let alone become the prized possession of Will Floyd, the imposing Warlord of Xylos. In the shadow of the Obsidian Spire, the rules of humanity no longer apply. Here, her value is measured by her fertility and her ability to yield a dynasty. Will is a Sovereign driven by a primal biological imperative. He does not just want a companion; he needs a vessel. His obsession is absolute, his gaze heavy with intent. From the moment he claims her, Sophia feels the undeniable pull of his alien physiology and the heat of his demand. He is determined to secure his lineage, and he has chosen her as the perfect mother.