In a realm where lies reign supreme, truth is the ultimate risk...Shohn masters the art of deception because when secrets can topple empires, sacrificing family and friendship protects her hidden identity. But her world shifts when she meets Joe, a brilliant scientist reeling from the sudden loss of his parents and the shocking truth about his lineage.Desperate to uncover the mystery of his birth mother, Joe hires Shohn, unknowingly pulling her into a dangerous web of intrigue that threatens to unravel both their lives. As their unexpected bond deepens, each clue they uncover reveals darker truths that could destabilize interstellar commerce across the Empire.With the weight of their discoveries bearing down on them, Shohn must confront her own lies while guiding Joe through a perilous journey toward the truth. But how can they trust each other when every revelation risks destroying everything they hold dear?Together, they must solve the riddle of Joe's elusive birth mother before time runs out—because in a galaxy built on secrets, trusting one another may be their only chance at survival. But how can you trust when your own truth is a lie?A workplace happy ever after slow burn sci fi romance (with forced proximity, age gap).See trigger warnings at the top of my website menu. Be aware: My words unfold a realm of darkness, charged with raw emotion and a persistent sense of peril, but end in a happy ever after.