I’ve tried my hardest to take care of the kids. I will not let Ryker take them away! My brother died in a protest when Kiphian soldiers shot at the human crowd. He left me his kids and now years later, Ryker wants to take them to live in his palace. See, his sister is their mother. But she died too. He tracked us down to the slum that I live in and offered them a good home with food and education. There’s no way I can refuse. But I’m not leaving them. He wants them, he’s gonna have to take me with him. I’ll go as their nanny. I know Ryker has no problem with it. His eyes don’t leave my body. He’s not so bad looking himself. Scratch that. He’s freakin’ gorgeous. The hard muscled body of a warrior. With the soul of a poet and the heart of a saint. I can’t help but fall head over heels in love with him. And when he tells me I’m his fated mate, I’m ecstatic. But there’s a sadness in his soul. Why? Because the soldier’s shot that killed my brother? It was his. Author's 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!