Mates of the Precursors Series by Athena Storm, Anne Hale

He says I’m his mate. I say he’s an animal.And to that he just says…”Roar!”Our ship crash landed on an alien planet and for the last three months the surviving humans have been living with alien brutes known as the Drokan.One of these cave-dwelling alien savages seems to think I’m his fated mate.He’s got the horns, the swagger, and a pack of seriously redonk abs.I want to resist just how good this alien beast looks... moreHe says I’m his mate. I say he’s an animal.And to that he just says…”Roar!”Our ship crash landed on an alien planet and for the last three months the surviving humans have been living with alien brutes known as the Drokan.One of these cave-dwelling alien savages seems to think I’m his fated mate.He’s got the horns, the swagger, and a pack of seriously redonk abs.I want to resist just how good this alien beast looks.If I give him any lip, he just lifts me up and throws me over his shoulder to take me where he wants us to go.He’s brave, courageous, and willing to fight for me.He fights anyone that tries to mess with me.He hunts and keeps me fed.At night he keeps me warm.Then at night…in front of the fire, I wiggle up against him.And that’s when the real fun begins.What can I say?He may be an animal….But this cave beast knows how to bring out the woman in me.Pet For The Primal is the first book within the Mates of the Precursors series set in the Athenaverse. It follows the stories of the Precursors and can be read as a standalone, but it shares the same universe that you’ve found in other books. This book features a romance of an alpha male alien warrior, a smart, sassy human woman. No cheating and HEA guaranteed! less

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

The only thing standing between me and death is a giant, horned, caveman alien.He’s promised to protect me from the evil Skuut. He told me so before he bashed in the skull of a bunch of them that were trying to eat me. I’ve always been rather shy, so it's been sorta surreal. We were never supposed to be on this planet. We crash landed and there was no way to get help. This warrior race of cave aliens have been our protectors. In return, sometimes one of us catches their eye... moreThe only thing standing between me and death is a giant, horned, caveman alien.He’s promised to protect me from the evil Skuut. He told me so before he bashed in the skull of a bunch of them that were trying to eat me. I’ve always been rather shy, so it's been sorta surreal. We were never supposed to be on this planet. We crash landed and there was no way to get help. This warrior race of cave aliens have been our protectors. In return, sometimes one of us catches their eye. Something happens in their brains and they start calling one of us their jalshagar. It means that woman is that alien’s fated mate. Let me tell you, that woman's life changes forever. All of a sudden, they protect you. They don’t let you carry anything. Hell, they may even carry you! They hunt for you and feed you. Then they love you for a looooong time. By the time they’re done with all that, forget getting rescued. You'll wanna stay here forever! 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

Leave it to Ayric to realize that I’m his fated mate while bashing in heads in battle.I mean, I get it. I really do.Ayric is a big, knuckle dragging, alpha male caveman alien.He’s got giant horns on his head and even bigger muscles on his body.I wouldn’t mind being fated to mate with him.Especially when his muscles are glistening in the sun.Never mind that he’s fighting to protect me and the other fellow humans that crash landed on his planet... moreLeave it to Ayric to realize that I’m his fated mate while bashing in heads in battle.I mean, I get it. I really do.Ayric is a big, knuckle dragging, alpha male caveman alien.He’s got giant horns on his head and even bigger muscles on his body.I wouldn’t mind being fated to mate with him.Especially when his muscles are glistening in the sun.Never mind that he’s fighting to protect me and the other fellow humans that crash landed on his planet.It’s all I can do to wait till Ayric beats everyone down and claims me as his.He’ll hunt me food to cook for him.He’ll lay out his bedroll and I’ll keep him company under the stars.Some of my people say we’ve crashed and we’re trying to survive on a hostile planet.But with Ayric?I’m living my best life! If I don’t die, that is. 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

To fight humans, I used weapons of war.To conquer me, she used words of love.Her tiny human village has long been a thorn in my side.It’s destruction should have sealed my dominance.Instead it brought Deia into my life.Without another shot, she captured me.Body and soul.I will fight for her till the day I die.My heart screams for her scent.My soul aches for her warmth.My body craves her touch.Nothing will separate us.Our enemies - whether human or Drokan can try... moreTo fight humans, I used weapons of war.To conquer me, she used words of love.Her tiny human village has long been a thorn in my side.It’s destruction should have sealed my dominance.Instead it brought Deia into my life.Without another shot, she captured me.Body and soul.I will fight for her till the day I die.My heart screams for her scent.My soul aches for her warmth.My body craves her touch.Nothing will separate us.Our enemies - whether human or Drokan can try.But our love is so strong, I know they will fail.The whole world will hear of the power of our love.Mainly at 3 am when our baby wakes up and cries… less

An epic love story that transcends the galaxy and four billion years!A Drokan warrior. A human woman.And the secrets to the Athenaverse.All in one book.Coming May 2022.