Lena Hartley, a woman who considered herself utterly ordinary, with a figure that was more comfortably rounded than conventionally svelte and a life lived firmly within the bounds of the mundane, never in her wildest dreams envisioned herself as the object of affection for royalty, let alone alien royalty. The very notion of Prince Theryn Vael, a being of regal bearing and otherworldly allure, taking an interest in her seemed a cosmic blip, a delightful impossibility. Yet, against all odds and expectations, the impossible had become their reality. For months, their clandestine rendezvous had unfolded like a whispered secret, a hidden sanctuary where the boundaries between worlds blurred and a profound connection ignited. The chemistry between Lena and Theryn was not merely a spark; it was an inferno, an undeniable force that consumed them every time they were together, leaving them breathless and yearning for more.Now, as the romantic glow of Valentine's Day approached, Theryn, his heart overflowing with an emotion as vast as the galaxies he hailed from, was ready to take their extraordinary love to its ultimate destination. He planned to solidify their bond, to make their connection - which had already transcended species and planets - a permanent, unbreakable union. However, Lena harbored a secret, a profound and life-altering truth that threatened to reshape their future in ways neither had anticipated. Beneath her burgeoning love and the thrill of Theryn's devotion, a new life was stirring within her. She was pregnant, carrying the tangible proof of their passionate union, a secret that would undoubtedly complicate Theryn's grand romantic gesture.This is the genesis of a steamy, erotic romance that plunges into the depths of overwhelming desire, unwavering love, and the breathtaking beauty of a permanent connection forged across the stars. It's a tale where the ancient rite of bonding is sealed, claiming not just bodies but souls, and where the foundation of a family is laid in a way so unexpected, so miraculous, it eclipses all prior conceptions. Prepare to be swept away into a world where love knows no boundaries, where passion ignites the cosmos, and where a human woman and an alien prince discover that their destiny is intertwined, creating a love story that is both timeless and utterly, thrillingly new.