The Fourth Consort

In The Fourth Consort, Dalton Greaves is a hero representing humanity in Unity, a pan-species confederation, but quickly finds himself questioning this mission as he interacts with its shady members. When an encounter with a rival group known as the Assembly leaves him stranded on a hostile planet, Dalton must navigate the dangers posed by alien morality, local natives, and the unreliable Neera, a human sidekick with her own agenda. This story blends first contact, dark comedy, and a complex love triangle, exploring the lengths one would go to for survival amidst chaos.