Heart of the Immortal King

An Immortal Science Fiction Romance Saga

For millennia, King Pietas and his general, Cyken, were inseparable—light and shadow, power and restraint, bound by love and war.

Until Pietas broke what could not be repaired.

When a moment of unrestrained fury shatters their bond, Cyken walks away, leaving a silence that echoes across centuries. Now, as Cyken seeks solace beyond Pietas’s reach, the immortal king sets out on a reckless quest across the alien world of Felidae—driven by obsession, regret, and the certainty that he cannot endure eternity alone.

But this is no noble journey.

What begins as a simple mission spirals into chaos, as Pietas confronts treachery, ancient enemies, and the consequences of his own power. Each step forward forces him to face an unbearable truth: love cannot be commanded, loyalty cannot be claimed, and immortality offers no shield against loss.

Because this time, victory is not conquest.

It is restraint.

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Pietas is on his own fretting over whether Cyken will like what he sees, and depending on his android bodyguard/servant to fill him in. In the recording below, voice actor Zachary Johnson captured the angst and arrogance of Pietas beautifully. Note: Zach is reading a slightly different pre-edited version.

Excerpt

Pietas should have left his hair down instead of having it tied back. He reached up, but stopped short. He couldn't lift his arms far enough to remove the elastic tie without aggravating his old injury. Pushing beyond the normal ache left him in pain for days.

He could ask for assistance, but what kind of king was so indecisive he couldn't decide how to wear his hair?

As Cyken was so fond of saying, "Not happening, Pietas." Up it stayed.

Besides, to Cyken, outward appearances meant nothing.

Then why change clothes three times? This was ridiculous. Pietas lived in uniform. He ought to have worn that.

Made this meeting more formal. King and subject.

But no, Pietas had opted for casual. Relaxed and inviting.

"Stand there and don't move. Be patient for once in your life. Stop fussing. You look fine. You will not look in the mirror. You will stop worrying. Hold your head up, keep your shoulders back and ignore the pain. You can do this. You will do this."

The silence dragged on his nerves.

Oh, what was the use? Cyken would still find him lacking.

Where was the man? Why wasn't he here yet?

The entrance opened, but it was only Uurah.

"Where is he?"

The android bowed. "His ship is docking."

Pietas did a slow pivot. "Presentable?"

"On the viewscreen, he appeared to be wearing a suit, my lord. Quite presentable."

Tightening his jaws, Pietas showed him a toothless smile. "Thank you ever so much. Now, how do I look?"

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My characters may be found in multiple books in my story universe. Pietas images from Nik Nitsvetov Pietas cosplays.

Heart of the Immortal King

Excerpt

Excerpt read by voice actor Zachary Johnson