Zenik by Starr Huntress

A warrior duty’s is sacrifice.
Zenik sacrificed everything for his people – his name, his honor and even his life. He never expected to survive.
Now he’s been rewarded for his mission’s failure with retirement and an irresistible mate, Jane. A warrior in her own right, the Terran female is his match in every way. Retirement is looking better and better. When he has the opportunity to finish his last mission and exact revenge on the male who tried to end his life, can he leave Jane?
Jane understands duty.
As a soldier, she’s prepared to battle alien forces for the safety of Earth. Being married off to an alien? Doesn’t seem that different than fighting aliens.
Her alien husband is handsome and shy. She knows he’s keeping secrets but when she’s in his arms, sharing passionate kisses, she doesn’t care about duty or missions. He’s her man.
Now he thinks he can leave her behind while he goes off on a some suicide mission? He’s got another thing coming.