Taken as Payment

When Iona Meers is taken from her home to work in the city of Chandros to pay her community's debts, her resistance turns to defiance after a humiliating medical examination. Her rebelliousness catches the attention of Chief Inspector Xane, who brings her into his home as his personal servant, leading to intense and complex emotional and physical interactions. As their relationship deepens, Iona faces revelations from her past that challenge her understanding of herself and her connection with Xane.