Orc’s Pretend Mate (Red Planet Dragons of Tajss #34)

Trapped in a city carved into stone, Phoebe is a human spy with one mission: infiltrate the Urr’ki, a war-torn alien race on the brink of extinction. She’s thrust into the protection of Vapas, a brooding City Guard with haunted eyes and no hope for the future. In order to protect her from the Shaman’s ruthless enforcers, Vapas declares her his dragoste—his fated mate.

Pretending to be his isn’t part of Phoebe’s plan, but the fierce warrior awakens desires she swore she’d buried forever. As rebellion brews beneath the surface and deadly quakes threaten the city’s fragile existence, Phoebe and Vapas...

Trapped in a city carved into stone, Phoebe is a human spy with one mission: infiltrate the Urr’ki, a war-torn alien race on the brink of extinction. She’s thrust into the protection of Vapas, a brooding City Guard with haunted eyes and no hope for the future. In order to protect her from the Shaman’s ruthless enforcers, Vapas declares her his dragoste—his fated mate.

Pretending to be his isn’t part of Phoebe’s plan, but the fierce warrior awakens desires she swore she’d buried forever. As rebellion brews beneath the surface and deadly quakes threaten the city’s fragile existence, Phoebe and Vapas must work together to unravel the Shaman’s dark secrets.

In a world where love is as dangerous as the enemy, can they survive long enough to discover if their bond is real—or will it be their downfall?