Unstoppable attraction
A thrill shot through Selbi when Iliana leaned nearer to him. Her face was inches away. She reached for him, and his heart threatened to stop. She brushed a tendril of hair that hung over his nose. No wonder it had been tickling, though he’d hardly perceived it.
“There you go. Can’t have you hiding that cute face of yours.”
“You think I’m cute?” Selbi wasn’t fishing for compliments. He just wished for her to remain near, to keep talking to him.
“Better than cute.” Ancestors, she was still stroking, his forehead, his temple, his cheek, his jaw. “Doesn’t anyone tell you how gorgeous you are?”
“Nobody who mattered now that you’re saying it.”
“Oh, you’re a smooth talker. A real charmer.” Her arms stretched over his shoulders. Her grip circled his neck. He could have kissed her by slightly inclining his head.
He swallowed. He ached to. Her lips were right there, parted as if waiting for it.
He tried to warn her. “I’m the one in danger here.”
She grinned. “How’s that?”
“If you don’t let go, I’ll kiss you. You don’t want me to, so that’ll ruin the whole night. Then I’ll feel terrible for wrecking the fun we’ve had.”
“Who says I don’t want you to kiss me? I’ve been thinking about when you did before. I liked it.” Her hold on his neck tightened. A daring look filled her expression.
“I’d hate to scare you off.” He ignored her teasing for honesty. He desired that kiss with all his being. But he needed her to stay near even more.
“I’m not scared. Kiss me, Selbi.” She pulled at him.
He went to her. Melted into her.
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Their agreement
didn’t include falling in love. What happens when a ruse becomes reality?
Iliana Rossi’s reluctance to join a Kalquorian clan comes from a terrible loss that leaves no room in her heart for any men. Dodging the alien three-man clans eager for a Earther mate is a full-time job, and she’s running out of patience with those desperate to change her mind.
Hanvel, Selbi, and Cosdas pursue Matara Deefa, a rare unclanned Kalquorian woman. She’s everything they could possibly want. But her parents have promised her to another clan, and Clan Hanvel can’t seem to convince Deefa that love is more important than rank and family approval.
When Iliana meets Clan Hanvel, the solution seems obvious. They embark on a fake courtship that satisfies societal and family pressure; a relationship that requires no love, no commitment, and no responsibilities to each other.
But when passion wakes for the reluctant foursome, they have a choice to make: loyalty to the impossible past or a chance for love they can keep.
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