Dark Runner — Cathryn Cade

Tal Darkrunner is not just a tattooed bad boy, he's the leader of a dangerous gang. Serpentian warrior Scala Raj knows this -- so why can't she stay away from him? She's supposed to be spying on him to gain back her freedom, not falling for him.



Tal fought his way to the top in the vicious streets of New Seattle, Earth II. Now he rules his gritty kingdom, his skin marked with a piece of inked body art for every victory won through his courage, cunning and absolute refusal to back down -- ever.

Only one thing could send him hurtling into deep space -- a mission to find and destroy the slavers who tried to take the one woman he wanted. He trusts no one, including Scala, the defiant beauty with a lethal body who joins his small crew.

That won't stop him from enjoying the pleasures of her body. But no matter how fiery the passion that arcs between them, he'll never risk his heart.

Unless she slips under his guard and steals it …