Something Greater by Astrid Jane Ray

The world of Elena Starks is the one of stolen peace and denied freedom. She is one of the many defenseless Sariyan girls caught in the middle of a raging war fought by men. Ever since she was a little girl, she has known the hurtful truth: Nyrma is a country she was born in, but could never call her own. Nyrmans are ruthless people who have taken everything away from her and taught her the true meaning of grief.
Their cruelty was strong enough to fill her with everlasting fear and infinite hatred.
Captured by the notorious Nyrman Black Troops, she is determined to nurture the feeling of disdain towards the monsters who have killed and tortured her people. The price for resistance is paid in blood, but it is too late to pay heed to warnings because Elena managed to anger the worst of them all.
Damien Crane is a merciless Nyrman who breathes power and whose presence alone evokes terror and demands obedience. He is a man who has hurt so many Sariyans before Elena and she knows she is powerless.
There is no safety to run towards.
There is no hope left.
There is no place she can hide to escape his brutal punishment.

WARNING: This is not your typical “hearts and flowers” story. It will contain strong language, disturbing situations and in some parts sexual content. Please don’t read this if you are under the age of 18, or find such things disturbing.