Fated to the Alien Scout by Erin Hale

Katem
Over many seasons, I have watched my tribe brothers find their keeshlas—their fated mates—amongst the human females that reside on Tavikh. Despite my prayers to the goddess, I worry I will remain lonely and unmated. Until I meet Piper. Her smile is as bright as the sun, but beneath it is a deep sadness. She is not ready to share her secrets with me, but I am a patient male. Especially after a single touch reveals she is my mate. Whatever burdens she carries, I will be there to take them from her.

Piper
Three years. That’s all the longer the doctors gave me, but it’s not nearly enough time. Not wanting to spend what life I have left stuck in bottom-tier Earth, I board a ship to an alien planet. My new home is beautiful. The colors are vibrant, as are the scents. There’s so much more I wish to experience, but I don’t want to do it alone. Maybe Katem—the handsome Tavikhi warrior—would be willing to help me cross things off my list before it’s too late