Magnolia Baker has spent most of her life in space with her father. Despite the rowdy crew, she's been sheltered... until pirates board them and kill everyone in sight. She hides, avoiding them at all cost and praying for a miracle. Then more men board the ship. When a sexy cyborg finds her hiding in the cargo hold, she has the strange urge to trust him.
Zelranian cyborg, Lathim, has only ever wanted one thing. A mate. When he boards a stolen ship and finds a frightened human female, his protective urges take over. He's seen human females before, but not once has his body responded to one. Until now. One look at Maggie and all he can think is -- Mine.