He
blocked her entrance. “I mean it. We’re going to go to bed and have our fun.
That’s it. That’s all I want.”
What
did he think she was there for? Redecorating? “What? No marching band? We can’t
limbo too? Play a round of poker? What kind of a place are you running here,
anyway?”
“I
have no idea what you’re talking about. Whatever it is—no. We’re having
sex. It leads to nothing else. I’m not Kren. Or Nex. I’m not getting involved
with an Earthling.”
Had
he really contemplated such a prospect? Selena tried to focus her fuzzy
thoughts. Maybe she’d preyed on his mind this past week as much as he’d preyed
on hers. Had she starred in untold numbers of fantasies? And here she’d suspected
his distance had meant he was a one-and-done guy.
He’d considered
romance.
And dismissed it. Selena pushed away the sudden stab of disappointment. Why
should she care if he had no intention to pursue anything beyond physical
gratification? She was on Risnar only long enough to help Earth, not set up
house on a planet that was probably doomed.
She
escaped from a cult. Fought in Afghanistan with an Explosives Ordinance
Disposal unit. Was discharged from the Army after a court martial. Fired from
her latest job. Selena ‘Boom-Boom’ Baumer is no stranger to conflict. However,
diving into an interstellar war on a planet she’s never heard of is pushing the
limits, even for this rebel. It’s only temporary though, and in the meantime,
the striped alien men are easy on the eyes. Helping them defeat a monstrous
race of invaders can’t be a bad thing, right?
Arga
Bolep, war commander of the planet Risnar, needs an explosives expert, and
Selena comes highly recommended. He’s not sure what he’s supposed to do with
this blue-haired, naughty-limerick singing, hardcore partier, but he knows one
thing’s for sure: he’s not about to fall in love. Not when he’s too aware of
how gut-wrenching loss can be. Despite his fascination with Selena, he’ll keep
their relationship as professional as her outrageous personality will allow.
When
the enemy race of Monsuda launch a surprise attack, threatening both Risnar and
Earth, Selena and Arga are forced to depend on each other just to survive. A
reckless plan to defeat the enemy could spell doom for the reluctant lovers—but
the more impulsive feelings they have for each other try their hearts and
souls.
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