It was supposed to be a straightforward assignment. Mavrel Yrixis had traveled to Earth to assist his boss, former High Commander Jerik Garul, in meeting his biologically determined mate.

With the exception of a few minor human-related incidents, the mission had gone to plan. Jerik found his mate—with the assistance of Mavrels extensive technological expertise.

Mavrel never expected he would encounter a human who sparked his interest. In the face of difficult circumstances, Bea had charmed him with her confident demeanor, effortless beauty, and a smile as radiant as Earth’s sun.

He can’t stop thinking about her.

Even worse, his Mating Fever has been triggered, and there isn’t a single thing he can do to stop it.

He isn’t ready for this.

He needs to find a way to stop it before it interferes with his plans.

But nature has other ideas, and there’s only so long that one can fight the inevitable, especially when the other party is so infernally tempting—and seemingly willing.

A 14,000-word slice-of-life novella featuring Tarak and Abbey.

For existing fans of the series.

Fluff and spice. That is all.

Set after the end of the Darkstar Mercenaries series.

Since the accident, Jades world has become so loud.

Somethings wrong. The voices of hundreds of souls echo loudly inside her head.

The doctors, the administrators, and even those closest to her are convinced she has a condition. They say she needs to be under the care of the authorities.

Nobody listens to her. Nobody believes her.

She has no choice but to run.

Her once-predictable life is in tatters. All she knows is chaos and fear. Theyll catch her soon. She has nowhere to go.

Until she encounters a stranger in her dreams.

Not just any stranger, but an alien. A Kordolian. Silver-and-dark. Honed like a weapon. So obviously dangerous. One of the very beings that threatens the future of the entire human species.

Or so shes been told.

But what if salvation comes in the most unexpected form?