Love in Exospace: A Pearl of a Moment.

Five star general? Jasper reached for the pearl again, enjoying the smoothness of it as he held it in his fingertips. "The princess, in my dream... she wore a pearl just like this around her neck."

"Noted, sir," Alex replied properly.

Eliza entered, and she was smiling.

"How's the converter?"

"He was in fairly bad shape, but the regenerator helped. He's so cute! And a real charmer. I have to tell you, you have onboard competition."

She smirked at him, hands on her hips, as she stood by his chair.

Jasper reached up and took her by the hand.

"I'm fine with competition," he replied, running his thumb over her fingers. "But I'm still waiting for your answer."

"The mission is not over yet, Major," she replied professionally, although she made no attempt to remove her hand. "There's still the whole 'top secret' part to come. Or is your perfect memory failing you again?"

Jasper tugged gently on her arm, pulling her down into his lap. She settled in, draping her arms around his neck.

"Come on