Celeste — Augusta Li

Ardythe, a hardened female warrior and assassin, is sent on a mercenary mission to find a legendary cursed castle and kill its lord. She is surprised to find Aurelian, a young and beautiful magician alone in the fortress. The two vie subtly for control, and eventually engage in an all-out battle for sexual dominance. Ardythe must deal with her strong feelings of attraction (even love) for Aurelian, her assignment, and the mysterious being called Celeste, who is Aurelian-s source of power, lover, and captor.