The Demon's Eye (Dryden Universe)

Krystina Merkos is reluctant to leave her home planet, but agrees it's best that her father doesn't have to worry about her safety while he fights to hold his government together. The journey on an Imperial warship becomes far more pleasant when she discovers that Ben Paulsen, an old flame from her school days, is a senior officer on board.

But it's not all smooth sailing. The captain wants to seduce her, Ben's keeping his distance, and pirates plan to sell her to the murderous sect waging w...