The seductive and gripping second book in The Rise of Orion paranormal series Ella Masters knew being married to alpha-male Marcus Drayton wouldn't be easy. Now, she's pregnant with his child; his protective nature is on overkill, leaving her frustrated as he ventures on one dangerous mission after another-without her. However, the sinister professor and the nefarious Elusti remain at large, and she's tormented about the future of her unborn child.Stubborn, ex-navy SEAL, Marcus refuses to forgo his mission with the security team Orion as he is determined to put their enemies in the ground and remove the threat to his family forever. But when a mission involves an ex-lover, the carefully orchestrated plan goes to hell. Ella realizes that destiny lurks in the darkness-waiting. When the Elusti strike, Ella and Marcus are ripped apart by tragedy each blaming the other, but united on reclaiming what has been taken from them. Will their love survive? Will they find a way to defeat their enemies once and for all?