Kai and Aris hide by a misty river as Aris reveals the truth: it is a Luminar, a powerful alien hunted by its own kind who seek to control its abilities. When shadowy Luminar hunters attack, Aris defends them with energy powers while Kai learns to stay calm and assist. The attackers retreat, but the danger remains. Realizing he’s part of a larger interstellar conflict, Kai accepts that survival will require learning, strategy, and partnership as he and Aris prepare to move and train for what comes next.
Fiction writer drawn to strange corners of the ordinary. I write intimate, unsettling stories about love, memory, and the quiet moments where everything almost breaks. Coffee helps.View all by Ferrisea Furtick
