The Scorpion's Mate (Iriduan Test Subjects #1)

by Susan Trombley

“I’m telling you this so you will understand how lucky you are. You have been chosen to bear Thrax’s offspring for the Iriduan Empire.” I gaped at the mechdroid. “What did you say?”

“You remind me of home. Of my freedom. I would do anything for you.”

“You are the flower with the sweetest nectar that is worth risking the thorns.”