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Step into a universe where duty is a double-edged sword honed by passion. Love is not a battlefield—it is an entire galaxy.Few would dare attack them directly. . . Lucius Mercio has elevated the Serengeti Group to the third wealthiest cartel in the Twelve Systems, cementing his place among the twelve most powerful members of the ruling warrior class. With his rise, his enemies have increased in both number and subtlety. Few dare to attack him directly. Instead, they move in secret, targeting the most vulnerable aspects of his empire, including his most powerful asset, Lilian.Lilian, more determined than ever to survive and repay Lucius’ protection and trust, embarks on the third and final year of her trial by ordeal. Expecting only the meager assignments reserved for apprentices, she is stunned to receive the conservatorship of a valuable Vistrite Crevasse—an honor reserved for proven and trusted warriors.When a lethal disaster strikes Desperation Mine and Refinery, it not only imperils Lilian’s conservatorship. Hidden adversaries will move to exploit the disaster to bring about Serengeti’s downfall.Has Lucius’ legendary luck finally run out?Will it cost him Lilian as well as his cartel?THE TWELVE SYSTEMS CHRONICLESThe Cartel: The Apprentice, Volume 1Bright Star: The Apprentice, Volume 2Transgressions: The Apprentice, Volume 3Fortuna: The Apprentice, Volume 4Serengeti Valor: The Apprentice, Volume 5Nightingale: The Apprentice, Volume 6Bond Proof: The Apprentice, Volume 7Chalice Bearer: Thornraven, Volume 1Shield Bearer: Thornraven, Volume 2Thorn Bearer: Thornraven, Volume 3
