Parental

Name: Parental
Author: Annie Lucas

77 pages

Cristox made a sacrifice long ago: he gave up his freedom to protect his true mate—a mysterious woman who stole his heart and soul in a single, unforgettable night. He never learned her name, but he never forgot her face or the passion they felt in each other’s arms. When duty brings him to Tau Ceti to deliver and resettle a group of recently rescued humans, fate delivers what he thought he’d lost forever: The beauty who has haunted every dream. He wants a second chance. But revealing she’s his fated mate? That secret stays buried. For now.

Ruby has made a new life for herself on Tau Ceti, and things are finally looking up. Her small bakery is about to become the newest Space Pearl’s location—a dream made real. Complications? She doesn’t need them. And she definitely doesn’t need the devastatingly gorgeous alien warrior who once swept her off her feet suddenly reappearing like he has every right to be there. But Cristox isn’t the only one keeping secrets. Ruby is guarding one of her own—a little boy with his father’s honey-colored mane and unmistakable golden eyes. A secret she’ll protect with everything she has.

Except someone is sabotaging the restaurant renovations. Dangerous accidents. Deliberate destruction. And suddenly Ruby needs help—even if accepting it means letting Cristox close enough to shatter the walls she’s built around her heart.

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