Recently orphaned and alone, the winged elf Alec wants nothing more than to return to his childhood home one final time and succumb to his nostalgia and grief. But his quest home leads him straight into the arms of a dove-winged, wounded angel ... with human captors in hot pursuit.<br><br>After one magical night together, the two soulmates are united in love. Alec's angel becomes a cupid, transforming his grief into affection and love. But Alec has a secret that keeps him from telling his soulmate how he feels, and he lets his angel slip through his fingers.<br><br>As his family grows around him, Alec's nest remains empty and cold. Without his soulmate, Alec nears his end. Can he find his angel before it's too late, or will heaven be forever out of his reach?

Not an Angel, But a Cupid

“But you’re no longer a human. You’re an elf now, and your family needs you. Please, just please come home.”


“I will, I promise, but, I need to help him first.” He pointed to the corner of the chamber where the vanth was crouching behind a nest in alarm.


Caerula raised her head quizzically, then gasped in surprise. She saw the young vanth and gave him a warm smile. “Hello! Who are you?”


Alec explained, “His name is Tuxtax. He’s lost “and I’m going to help him find his way home.”


“It’s all right, love. Don’t be afraid. You look like you need a warm embrace, too. Come here,” she encouraged, and he, too, settled beside her in the pool.


Caerula kissed Tuxtax’s forehead in motherly affection.


“He’s a vanth. He’s never been in a tree before,” Alec added.


“There’s nothing to fear tonight, dove. It’s safe to sleep here. We can help you find your family in the morning, but in the meantime, try to find them in the Dreaming.”


Chapter 4