Naga Warrior's Mate — Celia Kyle

Some warriors fight for glory. He fights for her.Dernin was born to protect, not to entertain a bloodthirsty crowd. Captured on Jorvla and forced into a brutal underground fighting ring, he's spent months battling for survival.Until his next match comes with a prize he never expected.Alaysia never believed in heroes. Sold as a trophy for the tournament's victor, she refuses to be another man's possession. But when a golden-scaled warrior steps between her and a monster, she sees a different kind of power.One that offers not just survival but a chance at freedom.Bound by circumstance, drawn by something deeper, they form an uneasy alliance. But in a world where the only rule is strength, winning the tournament is just the beginning.Because escaping together is impossible... Unless they're willing to risk everything.