The Empress's Untamed Desire

The imperial throne was a cold and lonely place, but Empress Katarina had never allowed herself to feel its weight. She ruled with fire in her veins, taking what she desired and discarding the rest. Her harem of noble lovers was a testament to her power, each man bending to her will.

But when the war brought new captives to her court, one stood out. Valerian. Young, unbroken, and utterly unafraid. He was nothing like the others. And for the first time, the Empress felt something dangerous—so...