Claimed by the Alien Warrior

The dynamic between conflict and attraction felt intense and addictive. I'm curious if this trope was deliberate from the start or evolved during writing.

There were hints about their culture and history that made me want to know more. How much of that was planned versus discovered as the story unfolded?

The pacing between romance and adventure felt seamless, but I wonder if that was a conscious choice to keep readers hooked.