The Scorpion's Daughter - Luminous Lands, #0.5

Ruthlessness comes with a price. The Scorpion Raiders are a ruthless clan, traveling through the jungle and raiding villages and caravans. As the only child of their leader, Claire has lived a safe, comfortable life tucked away from their violence. Her one desire is to join her father, but he refuses to allow it. Her safe life has one major perk-her best friend, Gavin. But just when their friendship builds into something deeper, Claire finally gets the chance she's been waiting for-a chance to join the Scorpion Raiders and win her father's affection.
Will she choose love with Gavin, or will she choose the quality her father treasures above all others-ruthlessness?