Horek

As Commander of the Bohnari guards, my career is the one thing I care about more than anything. Even more than the mating fever afflicting our males that causes us to slowly descend into madness unless we find mates.

When the crown prince of Bohna negotiates with one of the Earth leaders for willing human brides, I have no interest in one. No matter the risk.

Until one of the females triggers my mating fever to burn out of control, and all I desire is Quinn. Except another male wants her as well. I’ll have to convince her she’s my heart’s fire before the madness consumes me.

Quinn

Born and raised in the bottom tier, I know the upper tier will do anything to keep us down. When the President announces that we’re the only women eligible for the Bohnari bridal lottery, I’m suspicious. Not that I have any interest in becoming a bride and leaving my mother—and only family left—behind.

Except, somehow, my name is called, along with my best friend’s.

Once we arrive on Bohna, I manage to catch the attention of one of the younger guards. Too bad it’s the Commander who sets my blood on fire. When I learn the truth about the mating fever that affects him, I’m not sure I can trust what Horek feels is real.

Published
April 28, 2025
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Erin Hale

Erin Hale is a writer whose stories take readers to the farthest reaches of imagination, where swoon-worthy aliens and captivating monsters lead the way. Hailing from the sultry South, where the summer heat can feel like a living, breathing entity, Erin has learned to find her escape in the worlds she creates. When she’s not wrapped up in her writing, you’ll find her at the local pub, ideally with a raspberry gin and lemonade in hand, or dreaming about her next grand adventure—perhaps one that might involve encountering a few of the aliens she writes about. Despite the warm and often sticky climate, Erin’s imagination thrives in the humid…