A story of passion and secrets, Alexis Black's premier novella will guide you through an exciting romance in this steampunk alternative history.
The year is 1852 and Queen Charlotte, Empress of the British global empire, has established a military base on the moon to defend the earth against attacks from the denizens of Mars.
Selena Olvera is a nurse that works at the moon base, escaping a tragic past. Unlike her best friend Catharine, she has no designs for romance and would rather be a solider than marry one.
Victor Goffry is the sergeant in charge of training new recruits. He is permanently disfigured from a Martian attack some years prior.
When Selena and Victor meet at a masquerade ball hosted by Victor's uncle, they begin a love affair with one catch. If either of them learns the other's identity, it's all over.
This is a 37,000 word standalone novella and contains sexual themes not appropriate for persons under the age of 18.