The Kraken King and the Inevitable Abduction — Meljean Brook

The Kraken King has declared that Zenobia Fox is under his protection -- and with her identity revealed, she needs that protection more than ever. But it comes with a price when Ariq demands that Zenobia reveal her secrets in return.

Ariq wants nothing more than for Zenobia to trust him, and he knows exactly which sensual tricks will breach her defenses. But although she urgently desires the powerful governor, Zenobia isn't a woman who will be easily won with a few passionate kisses.

When his ambush goes awry, Ariq discovers just how deeply he can hurt her -- but the real danger to Zenobia is one that he never expected…