The Interplanetary Guild of Human Affairs sends out dozens of delegations to planets all around the galaxy. Four of the Guild’s employees -- Star, Nate, Fara, and Josh -- grew close on one such delegation, and over the course of five years on assignment, developed a comfortable, happy relationship.<br><br>Then the assignment ends, the group returns to the new human homeworld, Reyhan, where they receive new orders. For the first time in years, they are going to be separated. Between the far-flung locations and length of assignments, there is no way to know when they’ll be together again.<br><br>But Star is not one to simply take what the world throws at them. As a respected bodyguard and security officer, Star’s existence revolves around protecting precious things. Nothing in the galaxy is more precious than their partners’ happiness. With countless variables to consider and dozens of ways it could all fall apart, will it be possible for the group to stay together?

Home

Orders were orders, like Nate had said, but orders could be appealed with a valid reason. Reassignment was possible…for me, at least. The likelihood of Nate getting reassigned, even with a valid reason and request, was slim to none. Same for Fara and Josh. Since I was just a measly security officer, I could flipflop with anyone, really.


Even as the thought crossed my mind, I could hear my lovers chiding me. “Don’t sell yourself short!” “You are not as expendable as you think!” “Stop talking like that!”


Chapter 6