A broken warrior. A woman's frozen heart. An adventure into the unknown.
FLETCHER
Once a galaxy-renowned Moon Racer, Fletcher's competitive career ended in the battle for the Thirteenth System. Shot down over Bright Star Deuce, he was fortunate to survive, his left arm and leg replaced with state-of-the-art prosthetics. Now only half a warrior, his metal limbs cost him the milliseconds in reaction time needed for successful competition.
One of the first flyers to explore the Thirteenth System, he is relegated to testing new technologies for Serengeti. When one of the flyer technologies becomes critical to Thirteenth System colonization, he is the first to volunteer. Eager to rebuild his future, he has no time to be distracted by a beguiling protege. Clarice, a former apprentice, has risen in the ranks of Serengeti and Thornscore. He has known her for years, but protocol prevented him from recognizing her as a woman. Until now.
CLARICE
Once a mere apprentice, her skill, courage, and honor promoted Clarice to legalistics protégé. Through years of deprivation, she learned to value every success. Years of humiliation have conditioned her to weigh every relationship for benefit and never risk her heart.
Handsome, charismatic, and a warrior of impeccable lineage, Fletcher Detrenti has been on the periphery of her life for half a decade. She admired his bravery, respected his honor, and enjoyed his easygoing nature. She was shocked by the withdrawn and taciturn man who returned from war. Bound for the Thirteenth System in his company, she cannot resist the pull between them.
