On the Senate-dominated republic of Alpha Zen, a young Commander’s precipitous rise to power attracts the notice of the entire galaxy. And Voshka Khosi’s prowess in bed brings him even more fame than his extraordinarily successful campaigns. Then, on a military excursion to Aristia, Voshka captures Aranshu, a handsome young boy who he forces to become his “pet.” Will he win the heart of his angry captive? Or is their relationship doomed from the start? Find out in Kira Takenouchi’s Alpha Rising, a companion tale to her popular Taming Riki series.