Mercenary (Star Minds Lone Wolves)

Cherry was born with black feathered wings, a half-breed with a Humanoid mother and a Carian father. Then she lost her wings and her second life started as mercenary to repay her implant - cherry-red retractile wings based on the design by Tyro Megnaghy for Kol-ian Vaurabi. Until she crosses paths with Mr. H and then her life might change once again. A Star Minds Universe novella. Bonus story: Codename Dark Lord. Cyrus Wildner is sent to assassinate a witness on Ypsilanti, which will bring a reunion with his long-lost biological mother and other adventures.