(Mature Content) Alisha Tunrop, a famed economist, has been called upon by a small kingdom, Altriea for her expert advice. Her direct employer is none other than the prince of Altriea, Alan Gregory; dangerous, ruthless, gorgeous.
From their very first meeting, he cannot resist her touch, and she craves him like an addiction. The heat of his gaze ignites something seductive and irresistible within her. As they work together, the guarded secrets of his kingdom are exposed causing her to question the very existential rules of the world.
Will he ever be able to disclose the fact that she is his destined mate?
As each startling revelation tumbles out, she is afraid, but when the time comes, will she fight for her mate…and his love for her?
Elliot's partner was his whole world, but after Allan's death, his ghost haunts Elliot's dreams. Everyone tells Elliot to move on, but he isn't sure he can.
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It's been a year since the love of Elliot's life, Allan, passed away. Everyone thinks he should have recovered after that much time, but Allan still haunts Elliot every night. He struggles to maintain relationships with his family, and despite a coworkers interest he can't summon up the courage to date. Elliot is living for the past, because to live for the present means he'll have to live with a hole in his heart. But the question Elliot has to face chases him through his monotonous days: is mourning Allan with everything he has truly living?
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