Protector

In a galaxy marked by lawlessness and danger, Madeline Cochran, a former civilian commander, must navigate life after her abduction by alien slavers and her rescue by gladiators. As she seeks to find a fellow captive and adjust to her new reality on the desert world of Carthago, she encounters Lore Uma-Xilene, a gladiator with a protective streak and a compassionate heart. Together, they delve into the perilous underground gambling world, where trust and survival become paramount, all while Madeline struggles to heal and reconnect with her past.