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

Alec’s heart raced as Tuxtax’s hand found his. Within seconds, their fingers were intertwined.


“Don’t leave me behind,” the vanth warned, his eyes full of affection.


I’ll have to. Alec sighed, saddened by the thought.


Within the hour, they arrived at the peak of Anchor Rock. Its flat summit lorded high above the trees, providing an easily visible landmark for miles in each direction.


Tuxtax’s hand withdrew from Alec’s as soon as they landed. Excitedly he called out for his sister, “El? El? Are you here, El?”


Alec sighed in disappointment as soon as the vanth let go of his hand. “I hope she comes soon. You should be safe from humans up here; they cannot climb a boulder this high. Just keep low—and quiet.” He turned to leave.


“Wait,” Tuxtax gasped. “You can’t leave yet—it’s daylight. Humans will see you! You’ll get caught.”


Alec shook his head, then pointed to the stream below. “I’m going to swim underwater. I have gills. I will be fine.”


Chapter 5