His to Claim: A Sci-Fi Alien Romance

On a small human colony, tradition dictates that girls are taken by powerful Xalthurian males at age 21, with the promise of keeping their female offspring but losing any boys born. When one girl defies this harsh fate by opposing her alien captor—who is secretly a prince—he vows to return for her when she comes of age. As their encounter deepens, she faces questions about her own desires and the complex relationship with her formidable overlord. This story explores themes of defiance, power, and potential choice against an alien backdrop.