Assassins, traitors, and a goddess with a guiding hand culminate in more than one life-threatening secret…. Prince Walkyr d'Rojah's mission is to find an ancient artifact known as the Heart of the Cat, a revered gem that holds the mystical power that connects his people with their cat-form. He isn't the only one searching for the Heart. A secret sect determined to overthrow the royal families wants the power contained in the gem, and they are willing to do whatever it takes to obtain it. Trescina Bukov's affinity and ability to care for large cats has taken her all over the world. A frantic call from a rescue group compels her to fly to Wyoming in the western part of the United States. She is stunned when she discovers the injured leopard is more than he seems. Walkyr is shocked when the human female caring for him connects with his leopard-and recognizes who he is. Now, he has to contend with the assassins who followed him, his leopard who wants to claim the woman, and find out why all the clues in his search for the Heart of the Cat are pointing to a planet so far from home. When Walkyr discovers the secret that Trescina has been hiding, he is forced to make a difficult decision: let her go, or kidnap her and return with her to his world. Can Walkyr convince Trescina that their lives are bound in more ways than one or will she flee, taking her secret-and the future of the Sarafin species-with her? *Previously released in Pets in Space 3! Thank you to everyone who supported the Hero Dogs charity. Together, we make a difference! A NY Times and USA Today bestselling author, the internationally acclaimed S.E. Smith presents a story with her signature humor and unpredictable twists! Exciting adventure, hot romance, and iconic characters have won her a legion of fans. Over TWO MILLION books sold!

S.E. Smith is a New York Times, USA TODAY, International, and Award-Winning Bestselling author of science fiction, romance, fantasy, paranormal, and contemporary works for adults, young adults, and children. She enjoys writing a wide variety of genres that pull her readers into worlds that take them away.

Prince Walkyr d'Rojah's mission is to find an ancient artifact known as the Heart of the Cat-a powerful gem that connects his people, its magic woven through the Sarafin like his predatory cat is woven into himself. Walkyr's only clues are an ancient scroll and the legends passed down through generations. However, he isn't the only one searching for it. A sect determined to overthrow the royal families of the Sarafin, the Curizan, and the Valdier wants the gem for themselves. They are more than willing to do whatever it takes to obtain it. Trescina Bukov's affinity with large cats has taken her all over the world, but this time a frantic call from a rescue group compels her to fly to Wyoming in the United States. A new species of leopard was discovered near death, she's told, and this 'new species' sounds enough like a shape-shifter that Trescina hurries to examine this cat. Their first meeting is explosive, and Walkyr is shocked when the human female connects with his leopard-recognizing what he is and what his weaknesses are, and this is only the beginning of how his mission has gone wrong! Assassins, traitors, and a Goddess with a guiding hand culminate in more than one life-threatening secret…. Internationally acclaimed S.E. Smith presents a new action-packed story to transport readers out of this world! Brimming with her signature humor, vivid scenes, and beloved characters, this book is sure to be another fan favorite. Main Content: 57,251 words, 180 (6x9) pages {Romance (love, brief explicit sexual content)-Science Fiction (Aliens)-Action/Adventure Thriller-Royal-Contemporary-Paranormal (Shifters)-Fantasy.}