He may be a king but my rank is higher. Its called 'mom'. One day I get a knock on my door. It’s the Drokan King. Turns out that the two orphaned kids my best friend left behind when she died are royalty. He says I need to bring them to the Palace. And I need to come be their nanny. He’ll pay me handsomely and ensure I live a life of privilege and comfort. But there’s something more. I see a glint a hunger on his handsome alien face. A stiffening of his muscular, ripped body. I can tell he wants me to be around him. That he sees me as his. I can hear his thoughts. He thinks I’m his fated mate. I can sense his desire. It’s thick. Strong. I can almost touch it. Taste it. Am I going to give in? Be a human in this alien’s court. Care for his children and tend his home? I will…but he can’t call me a maid or a nanny. He has to call me… A Wife. (I’ll also accept “Mother”) Author's Note: This is a completely standalone novel set in the Athenaverse. Even if you've never come into the Athenaverse, you'll be able to enjoy this science fiction romance that has no cliffhangers or cheating and guaranteed happily ever after!

To fight humans, I used weapons of war.To conquer me, she used words of love.Her tiny human village has long been a thorn in my side.It’s destruction should have sealed my dominance.Instead it brought Deia into my life.Without another shot, she captured me.Body and soul.I will fight for her till the day I die.My heart screams for her scent.My soul aches for her warmth.My body craves her touch.Nothing will separate us.Our enemies - whether human or Drokan can try.But our love is so strong, I know they will fail.The whole world will hear of the power of our love.Mainly at 3 am when our baby wakes up and cries…

He’s brooding, mysterious…and hotter than the solar flares. Mirik may be the master of Monteluke Hall, the place I seek refuge. But as soon as I meet him, I suspect he might become the master of something else. My heart. Instead of banishing me away when he found me, he offered me a job. It makes me almost feel guilty for stealing food and supplies from him. Almost. But a handsome alien royal isn’t a reason to abandon my people. I have ones to protect, too.I just wasn’t expecting one of them to be…Him. Now the man I once sought shelter from needs my help. And I am all too eager to return the favor…and then some. But how far will this go? Is it just about survival? In this battered world, there’s only one thing worth seeking. Love.