For two years, Ares Gallo has been ransacking the galaxy for the woman who meant everything to him. They trained together, killed together, loved together, but now, Anicka Dekker doesn't even know who he is. All she knows every time she meets the enigmatic, scarred stranger is that a part of her trusts him. An even larger part desires him. In any and every way she can have him. Ares wants his wife back. Despite the scars that have changed his appearance and the chronic pain that destroyed his career, he follows Anicka from planet to planet, finding her in seedy bars, stately palaces, and everywhere in between. Every time they have a few moments of pure bliss, his hope blooms that this time…things will be different. Then, STRIKE, the organization that wanted them dead, tears them apart, erasing Anicka's memories, and Ares has to start all over again. But even if she can't remember him, he's certain she'll recognize their bond. Sooner or later.

Across the Universe

Almost as soon as she escaped his arms, a large boot connected with her back, slamming into her kidney and sending her sprawling to the ground. The cement was wet and slimy beneath her, and she put her hand out at the last second to catch herself and stop her face from sliding across the sidewalk. Ignoring the pain radiating up her spine, she rolled over and prepared to jump to her feet.


But the sight that greeted her made her blood run cold, freezing her in place. Sir had Andreas by the forehead and chin. Without warning, he twisted. Bones snapped like sticks, echoing into the darkness around them. He tossed Andreas aside like he was nothing more than a bag of rotten vegetables and turned his attention on the two remaining men.


Chapter 9