Mates of the Precursors Series by Athena Storm

He may be a king but my rank is higher. Its called 'mom'.One day I get a knock on my door.It’s the Drokan King.Turns out that the two orphaned kids my best friend left behind when she died are royalty.He says I need to bring them to the Palace. And I need to come be their nanny.He’ll pay me handsomely and ensure I live a life of privilege and comfort.But there’s something more.I see a glint a hunger on his handsome alien face.A stiffening of his muscular, ripped body... moreHe may be a king but my rank is higher. Its called 'mom'.One day I get a knock on my door.It’s the Drokan King.Turns out that the two orphaned kids my best friend left behind when she died are royalty.He says I need to bring them to the Palace. And I need to come be their nanny.He’ll pay me handsomely and ensure I live a life of privilege and comfort.But there’s something more.I see a glint a hunger on his handsome alien face.A stiffening of his muscular, ripped body.I can tell he wants me to be around him.That he sees me as his.I can hear his thoughts.He thinks I’m his fated mate.I can sense his desire. It’s thick. Strong.I can almost touch it. Taste it.Am I going to give in?Be a human in this alien’s court.Care for his children and tend his home?I will…but he can’t call me a maid or a nanny.He has to call me…A Wife.(I’ll also accept “Mother”)Author's Note: This is a completely standalone novel set in the Athenaverse. Even if you've never come into the Athenaverse, you'll be able to enjoy this science fiction romance that has no cliffhangers or cheating and guaranteed happily ever after! less

An undefeated alien warrior is defeated by an unlikely foe…Two troublesome children.When I’m caught poaching in the forests that belong to this alien warrior-king, there’s only one way to avoid arrest and execution. By agreeing to serve him as my lord.What does this alien king want with me?My job is to live in his palace and do whatever he commands of me. He says that he wants me to care for his kids. But I see the gleam in his gaze. I feel his flirtatious touch... moreAn undefeated alien warrior is defeated by an unlikely foe…Two troublesome children.When I’m caught poaching in the forests that belong to this alien warrior-king, there’s only one way to avoid arrest and execution. By agreeing to serve him as my lord.What does this alien king want with me?My job is to live in his palace and do whatever he commands of me. He says that he wants me to care for his kids. But I see the gleam in his gaze. I feel his flirtatious touch. I can sense his eyes as they wander over me.This handsome king may have more than he bargained for.At heart, I’m a hunter. I mean I was caught on his grounds. But in the palace, with a sinfully handsome alien prince, it's him that's chasing me down. It's only a matter of time before he has my body. And steals my heart. Once I used to be a hunter.But now, I'm nothing but his prey.Author's Note: This is a completely standalone novel set in the Athenaverse. Even if you've never come into the Athenaverse, you'll be able to enjoy this science fiction romance that has no cliffhangers or cheating and guaranteed happily ever after! less

There is no way in the nine hells that I’ll consent to being this alien king’s servant.That doesn’t mean it’ll stop him, unfortunately. He’s the king. And I’m just a common human healer.Yes, he has a sick younger sister that only I can help.But that doesn’t give him the right to swoop in and carry me off to his palace!To add insult to injury, now that I’m here I can’t get over how delicious this alien king is on the eyes.Seriously... moreThere is no way in the nine hells that I’ll consent to being this alien king’s servant.That doesn’t mean it’ll stop him, unfortunately. He’s the king. And I’m just a common human healer.Yes, he has a sick younger sister that only I can help.But that doesn’t give him the right to swoop in and carry me off to his palace!To add insult to injury, now that I’m here I can’t get over how delicious this alien king is on the eyes.Seriously. They call him His Royal Highness?More like ‘His Royal Fine Ass’ if you ask me.And yeah, I see his stares.He’s sizing me up. Liking what he sees.But...no! I’m still mad at him for snatching me!He can’t sweep me off my feet with kindness after tearing me from my home.He can’t clothe me in silks and fine lace and claim that he loves me and that we’re fated mates and expect me to swoon.Except that’s what he does. And you know what gets me more than anything else?The fact that it's working.Now I have to decide. Do I want to stay as a servant to this primal alien?Or do I want to be his Queen?Author's Note: This is a completely standalone novel set in the Athenaverse. Even if you've never come into the Athenaverse, you'll be able to enjoy this science fiction romance that has no cliffhangers or cheating and guaranteed happily ever after! less

He’s more than a mark. He’s my mate.My mission is to steal secret plans from the Lord Custodian of Catturn.My plan as to get into his household, steal some secret plans, and get out like the thief that I am.Easy, right?Wrong.This alien has kids. And that means to get close to him I need to be their maid and nanny.Turns out taking care of kids is HARD work.The only thing I’m stealing after dealing with them is some sleep... moreHe’s more than a mark. He’s my mate.My mission is to steal secret plans from the Lord Custodian of Catturn.My plan as to get into his household, steal some secret plans, and get out like the thief that I am.Easy, right?Wrong.This alien has kids. And that means to get close to him I need to be their maid and nanny.Turns out taking care of kids is HARD work.The only thing I’m stealing after dealing with them is some sleep.Also…the Lord Custodian is just on another planet in the level of his hotness.It’s hard to steal from him when I’m too busy staring at him and daydreaming of us being a family.Then he tells me I’m his mate and starts treating me better than anyone ever has.Now all of a sudden I’ve gone all ooey gooey in the knees.Failure means my people die...but how do I fight fate?I may be a thief. But turns out this alien lord is the one that’s stolen from me.And what actually has he taken?Simple.My heart.Author's Note: This is a completely standalone novel set in the Athenaverse. Even if you've never come into the Athenaverse, you'll be able to enjoy this science fiction romance that has no cliffhangers or cheating and guaranteed happily ever after! less

I’ve spent so much of my life blaming the Drokan for all the hardships I’ve faced I’ll be damned if I’m going to fall in love with one!King Josham flusters me. But he also angers and excites me with every passing second.I can’t shake the vision of his finely muscled body saving me and my two little ones. But then I think how afterwards he essentially made me his prisoner!He says that my two little ones are half Drokan so he must take them back to the city. But I think there’s more... moreI’ve spent so much of my life blaming the Drokan for all the hardships I’ve faced I’ll be damned if I’m going to fall in love with one!King Josham flusters me. But he also angers and excites me with every passing second.I can’t shake the vision of his finely muscled body saving me and my two little ones. But then I think how afterwards he essentially made me his prisoner!He says that my two little ones are half Drokan so he must take them back to the city. But I think there’s more.Am I imagining it or are his eyes upon me as I walk away each time?And do I really sway my hips just a little more as I go?I can’t help it. There’s a spark when I’m with him. It both fascinates and attracts. It’s unlike anything I’ve ever felt before.And it tells me one unmistakable thing.This Drokan King may have everything he wants, but there is something he still needs that only I can provide.A Queen.Author's Note: This is a completely standalone novel set in the Athenaverse. Even if you've never come into the Athenaverse, you'll be able to enjoy this science fiction romance that has no cliffhangers or cheating and guaranteed happily ever after! less

He’s brooding, mysterious…and hotter than the solar flares. Mirik may be the master of Monteluke Hall, the place I seek refuge. But as soon as I meet him, I suspect he might become the master of something else. My heart. Instead of banishing me away when he found me, he offered me a job. It makes me almost feel guilty for stealing food and supplies from him. Almost. But a handsome alien royal isn’t a reason to abandon my people. I have ones to protect, too... moreHe’s brooding, mysterious…and hotter than the solar flares. Mirik may be the master of Monteluke Hall, the place I seek refuge. But as soon as I meet him, I suspect he might become the master of something else. My heart. Instead of banishing me away when he found me, he offered me a job. It makes me almost feel guilty for stealing food and supplies from him. Almost. But a handsome alien royal isn’t a reason to abandon my people. I have ones to protect, too.I just wasn’t expecting one of them to be…Him. Now the man I once sought shelter from needs my help. And I am all too eager to return the favor…and then some. But how far will this go? Is it just about survival? In this battered world, there’s only one thing worth seeking. Love. less