Paya

Amalt Paya, a Ree warrior, risks defying orders to investigate the destruction of her people's towns, uncovering a threat more complex than she imagined. Lieutenant Colonel Ivan Mandrake and his team encounter winged female warriors on a forbidden planet while pursuing a race intent on planetary destruction. As trust issues and cultural differences complicate their mission, Paya's determination to save her world and her growing bond with Ivan drive the story forward. Together, they face formidable challenges to protect what remains of her planet.