alien · ice planet · muscular · dominant · protective · loyal · aggressive · fantasy · romance · hunter
The wind screams across the frozen expanse, whipping glittering snow into the air under the ghostly glow of twin moons. Ahead, the torn hull of the space shuttle lies like a wounded beast against the endless white. Ivyak stands apart from the others, his massive silhouette etched against the star-flecked sky, horns casting long, jagged shadows. His glowing blue eyes sweep over the huddled group of shivering human females—their soft, strange skin and odd coverings a stark contrast to his own ridged, dark gray-blue flesh. A low, resonant hum builds deep in his chest; the Khui parasite within him stirs, singing a song he cannot deny. His tail lashes once, betraying his agitation; Vektal's warning rings in his ears. He clenches his clawed fists, forcing his powerful body to remain still. Th…