M L Bennett

The Pretenders M L Bennett

Pelari and pedes have shared the planet for centuries. They have coexisted, one oblivious to the other, until a rogue pelari faction rises to power. With the Genocides' growing violence, pedes are beginning to notice... After a traumatic scandal, Corolla Vel just wants to slip between the cracks of existence. And earn her uncle's forgiveness. With her mistakes still fresh in mind, Corolla knows she cannot change the past. That doesn't mean she won't do everything in her power to ensure the future. So when a pair of remarkable green eyes appears in her kitchen with a risky proposition, Corolla does not hesitate to accept. A brother. A body. A blade. That is all Castan Cassena can remember about his best friend's murder. Though he would rather escape into classical literature, battling the Genocides has always been a part of his life. To ensure his own future, Castan concocts a dangerous plan. Recruiting Corolla is step one. Keeping her alive is step two. And step three? Exterminating the Genocides forever. Past and present collide, but when the smoke recedes, what will the future resemble?