Drayven's quest for inspiration leads him to Earth, where he encounters Gerri, a human artist searching for her place in the world. Their fateful meeting at a state park sparks a connection neither can deny.
As Drayven watches Gerri paint, he feels an irresistible pull, realizing she's his destined mate. However, he hides his true identity to avoid scaring her away.
When Gerri invites Drayven to join her in creating a mural, his disguise falters, revealing his alien form. Though terrified and hurt, Gerri's heart softens as she sees the truth in his eyes and the beauty in his actions. Drayven admits he needs this human to help design a generational starship that will allow his people to return home.
Will they create a living masterpiece with their love or doom themselves to their past?
Melissa hates talking about herself in the third person, but she absolutely LOVES writing stories with forbidden romance and the flawed antiheroes who would burn the world to find and protect their true loves. Her favorite stories have always been those told from the antihero or villain’s perspective.
When not contemplating new story ideas, she can be found traipsing around Texas State Parks, herding her cats, studying a new language, or reading.
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