After many years of endless missions, I have been assigned a task that tests my loyalty. My brother is missing, leaving me to hunt for our master’s Nova while I battle against my own heart. I've been rejecting Qraniebi's advances for years. Now, I refuse to believe the feathered male who has always been by our side has betrayed us by orchestrating our friend’s kidnapping. Has my denial to mate with him forced his hand in revenge? Can I prove his innocence once and for all? Will he even want me after he finds out the secret reason for my rejection? In a universe filled with betrayals and secrets, there is no room for love without pain. Bird of Prey is the first novella in a companion side series to Project: Adapt, following along its timeline and does NOT stand alone. Each story will feature a different heroine finding love where they least expect it and enhance the overall universe timeline.