Ruthless, heartless and deadly, Cobra is one of the British government's most powerful weapons. He can strike fear into the hearts of men with a mere glance - and women have been known to swoon at his feet. For Cobra is more than just a dangerous mercenary - he is also a devastatingly handsome nobleman known as Lord Jason Batson. His next mission is to assassinate Lord Fontaine, the English diplomat believed to have turned traitor and sided with rebels in East India.When Lady Destiny Fontaine Chesterfield is notified that her father is in danger, she determines to rescue him at any cost. Little does she know that the swarthy sea captain she hired to sail her around the world plans to use her as bait to destroy her father. But Destiny's fiery spirit melts Cobra's stone heart as Jason finds himself enthralled by the luscious beauty who surrenders to him, body and soul. Can this notorious warrior deny his duty - or will he chance it all on Destiny?