Sneak peek #1.

Special Lt. Jewels Enbran took to the stars with her husband, Dex LoudRoar, Crown Prince of Felinia, to search for answers about Earth's new allies and their enemy, the Lupinious Empire. She didn't expect to have such a difficult time fitting in or dealing with the crushing animosity of the xenophobic Gatoans.Amid the political turmoil and the ongoing war with the Lupines, Jewels struggles with her own understanding of the two species. She tries to keep it together, but that is hard to do with the recurring nightmares, frequent assassination attempts and her own inner demons. She wants to find happiness, but at what cost? Can the deepening love and trust she shares with Dex be enough to withstand the challenges of his people? Is the fate of three empires worth more than her own desires?She thought she would find peace and security with Dex, but the trials and tribulations of her unexpected pairing to royalty are just beginning....

Alien Encounters Saga

Sneak Peak #1 of 5

Book #2: Emerald Rebellion

Prologue

"Leader, we must abandon ship!" 

Guerreiro snarled and bared his fangs. This fight was not going as planned.

"We will not abandon this ship! Not while I still have breath in my body!"

"But, Leader!"

"If you can't handle it, then leave! The escape pods for cowards are that way," snapped Guerreiro as he pointed to his right, his eyes never leaving the viewing screen of the battle waging outside the ship.

Tension sang in the air, but he didn't care. This was his ship. His command. He was not going to let some mangy Lupine destroy what he'd so carefully built.

"I'm staying with you, Leader."

Guerreiro smirked. Trust Gaewel to stick by his side. She was one of the youngest of his crew members, and a runt, but she was worth her weight in gold.

He gave her a nod and heard her pleased purr. The clacking of her claws flying across the console filled the mostly silent bridge.

"Leader, the distress signal has been sent. Reinforcements will not reach us in time, Sir!"

Guerreiro glanced around the bridge and made a decision.

"Everyone evacuate, now! That's an order!"

"Yes, Leader!" the crew chorused, as they raced from their seats toward the elevator.

Guerreiro turned his head and glared at Gaewel.

"That includes you, Gaewel."

"No, Leader. I can't leave you alone."

He smiled. She really was a brave kitling, but he wasn't prepared to let her die here. She still had much living to do.

"Fine. You can stay and help me."

She graced him with one of her rare smiles. She really had brightened up life on his ship.

::Krestofer, I need you to lock on to Gaewel and teleport her to the life-pod with you when I give the signal.::

::Understood, Leader. You know that she's going to be angry.::

::I know, Krestofer. This is for her own good.::

::She won't ever forgive you for this.::

::True. Krestofer, take care of her and the rest of the crew.::

::Will do, Leader.::

Guerreiro broke the connection and leaned forward in his chair. Gaewel glanced back at him.

"Leader, they are almost on top of us!"

"Ramming speed."

"Yes, Leader!"

He watched her set the course and he smiled sadly. He really had enjoyed her company.

"Gaewel, you've done good. You must leave now."

She whipped around and glared at him. "This isn't the time to joke, Leader."

He shook his head. Stubborn as always.

"I want you to grow strong and prove your worth as one of my own."

"Leader?"

::Krestofer, do it now.::

Guerreiro kept his face impassive when Gaewel shrieked her surprise and anger as she was teleported from the bridge.

::No! Don't do this! Guerreiro, please, let me be with you to the end.::

He steeled himself against her tears. She rarely cried and it tore at him.

::I want you to live, Gaewel. Make sure to spread great tales of my bravery.::

He could hear her wail along the telepathic link he shared with the crew as the life-pod ejected. He felt Krestofer's brief parting touch. His crew was safe. Time to end this. Guerreiro stood and puffed out his chest. Today was a good day for victory.

"Death to our enemies!" he shouted, as his ship hurtled forward and rammed into the enemy's vessel.

::I love you, Gaewel!:: he sent along his private link to her and then he knew no more.