Starfall: Crossed Lovers: STARFALL

By Carson Kelly

In a universe where love is forbidden, four individuals find themselves entangled in a web of desire, betrayal, and danger. Vega and Zara, two smugglers on the run from a dangerous organization, find themselves falling for each other amidst their mission. Maya, a powerful political figure, is torn between her duty to her planet and her feelings for Xander, a rogue space explorer with a mysterious past. As they navigate through the treacherous galaxy, their lives become intertwined, leading to unexpected alliances and passionate encounters.

STARFALL: CROSSED LOVERS is a thrilling sci-fi romance that explores the complexities of love in a world filled with danger and adventure. With vivid descriptions of futuristic technology, interstellar travel, and steamy intimacy, this novel will take you on a journey through the stars and leave you wanting more.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Carson Kelly Publishing, LLC
• Release date: May 5, 2023
• ISBN: 9798215219195

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STARFALL

CROSSED LOVERS

CARSON KELLY

CARSON KELLY PUBLISHING, LLC

Copyright © 2023 CARSON KELLY PUBLISHING, LLC

All rights reserved

The characters and events portrayed in this book are fictitious. Any similarity to real persons, living or dead, is coincidental and not intended by the author.

No part of this book may be reproduced, or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without express written permission of the publisher.

ISBN-13: 9798385576562

ISBN-10: 9798385578832

Cover design by: Carson Kelly Publishing, LLC

Library of Congress Control Number: 2023934072

Printed in the United States of America

IN LOVING MEMORY OF MICHAEL L KELLY

Contents

Title Page

Copyright

Dedication

Prologue

Chapter 1: First Encounter

Chapter 2: New Beginnings

Chapter 3: A New Threat

Chapter 4: Betrayal

Chapter 5: Discovery

Chapter 6: New Horizons

Chapter 7: THE COLONY

Chapter 8: HUMANITY

Epilogue

Afterword

About The Author

Praise For Author

Praise For Author

Praise For Author

Praise For Author

Prologue

The world was dark, and it seemed that it had always been that way. The Council had ruled with an iron fist for generations, and the people had lost hope that things would ever change. But there were some who still believed that a better world was possible.

Among them were Maya and Xander, two young rebels who had grown up in the shadows. They dreamed of a future where the people could live in freedom and peace, where the stars shone bright in the sky and hope was not a forgotten memory.

But their dreams were about to be tested, for a new threat had emerged from the depths of space.

A crystalline structure had been detected on the outskirts of the system, and it was growing at an alarming rate.

The Council had sent Commander Scott and his team to investigate, but they had not returned. Maya and Xander knew that something had to be done, but they also knew that they could not do it alone.  They would need the help of Vega and Zara, two fellow rebels who had their own reasons for wanting to bring down the Council. And so, they set out on a journey that would take them across the stars, into the heart of the Council's power, and into the depths of their own hearts.

Chapter 1: First Encounter

Zara Starlight sat nervously in the cockpit of her spaceship, staring at the blinking screens in front of her. She had been traveling through space for months, and the endless void of darkness was starting to take its toll on her. She missed her home planet, her friends, and her family, but most of all, she missed the warmth of human touch.

As she navigated through the galaxy, she suddenly noticed something strange on her radar. There was a blip on her screen, indicating the presence of an unidentified object in the vicinity. Zara's heart started to race as she tried to figure out what it could be.

She maneuvered her ship towards the source of the blip, and as she got closer, she could see a sleek, silver spaceship hovering in the distance. She had never seen anything like it before, and her curiosity got the better of her.

Zara activated the communication system and tried to establish contact with the unknown ship. There was no response, but as she got closer, she could see movement inside the cockpit of the other vessel.

Suddenly, the spaceship started to move towards Zara's ship, and she braced herself for impact. However, the other ship veered off at the last moment, revealing the alien pilot inside.

Zara's jaw dropped as she stared at the creature before her. He had dark, piercing eyes that seemed to penetrate her soul, and his skin was a deep shade of midnight blue. His body was lithe and muscular, and his features were strikingly beautiful.

For a moment, Zara was speechless, but then she regained her composure and tried to communicate with the alien. To her surprise, he responded in perfect English, his voice deep and resonant.

Welcome to our galaxy, human, he said. "I am Vega Blackout, and I have been assigned to assist you on