Defiance

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Summary

Her scent was in his lungs before he ever saw her face. Now he’s supposed to hand her over to the enemy.Novak Gaul doesn’t belong to anyone—not technically. But the leash around his neck is real, even if it’s invisible. As a free agent under constant surveillance, he’s built a life out of careful neutrality: don’t feel, don’t flinch, don’t fall.Then her scent finds him.The moment it clings to his skin, everything changes. She’s human. Unknown. Untouchable. And clearly meant to be his.He should have run the other way.When his handler calls in a favor—one soaked in secrets, politics, and danger—Novak learns the woman’s name is Charlie… and she’s the bait. His job is simple: protect her, deliver her, and let her be taken.But Charlie isn’t just a mission. She’s bright, stubborn, and so achingly human that she unravels every wall he’s spent years building. As the trap closes in, Novak is left with an impossible choice: betray the only person who’s ever felt like home… or risk everything—his freedom, his future, and maybe even the fragile peace between worlds.Because if he chooses her, the consequences won’t just be personal... They’ll be galactic._____The Intersolar Union series is an action-packed, long-arc sci-fi romance saga with fated tension, slow-burning chaos, and aliens you’ll want to claim.Features explicit adult scenes - mature readers only. All of my books are HEA, no cheating. Please read the content notes and warnings on my website: ettapierceromance.com