Seasoned Unifleet officer Jayce Hightower takes care of his troops. That includes supporting green soldier Balt Donovan through his first exposure to combat. What Jayce had not expected was that the striking young man would soon come to dominate his dreams, stirring unfamiliar and disturbing desires.<br><br>When he learns Balt is similarly attracted to him, the situation starts to careen out of control putting both their careers in jeopardy. Jayce almost welcomes the hazardous assignment that sends him alone to a distant, dangerous world.<br><br>But when his mission is betrayed, it’s Balt who comes to his rescue. Will Jayce finally be able to accept the love Balt offers him?

Treading Dangerous Ground

The Uni-Council delegation had scarcely lifted clear of the carnage when a small, sleek ship slipped inover the scene, flying low and slowly among mountain peaks to remain unnoticed. As the delegation’s transport faded into the dusky sky, the slender, silver-gray craft circled the area.


At the controls, former Uni-Fleet Captain Balt Donovan flew slowly across the site of the gathering. A few of the fallen still stirred, though most were clearly dead, many burned almost to cinders. Fear mixed with a horrible rage curdled in his belly. The vicious deception and wanton genocide had occurredhere went beyond despicable. If Jayce had survived, which looked increasingly unlikely, how bitter he would be to have played a part in it. Knowing what a caring and honorable man Jayce was, Balt fought against pain-induced nausea. Jayce would probably be near suicidal. As for himself, he wanted nothing more than to leave this place and hope the memory did not follow him.


Chapter 8