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A curious explorer. A disgraced exile. One royal secret they were never meant to uncover.
Josain Jovenne has spent years racing across the stars in her scrappy little ship, chasing adventure and outrunning the betrayal that shattered her past. So when a mysterious celestial ritual draws her to the legendary Obsidian Palace, sneaking inside is an opportunity she can’t resist.
She isn’t the only intruder.
Savrion, a fallen nobleman living in exile, has come to steal a relic from the royal library—and reclaim something stolen from him long ago. But when Josain catches him mid-heist, their plans collide in the most dangerous way possible.
She’s bold, reckless, and impossible to ignore.
He’s guarded, infuriating, and hiding more secrets than he admits.
One tense standoff becomes a reluctant alliance… and an attraction neither of them can outrun.
With palace guards closing in and old enemies waiting in the shadows, Josain and Savrion must decide if they can trust each other before desire turns into disaster.
A spicy standalone space-fantasy novella set in the StarBound Lovers universe, featuring a snarky spaceship captain, a brooding noble rebel, forced proximity, sizzling chemistry, and heat with heart.
This story is part of the Starbound Lovers Collection, but can be read on its own.
