* Returning after editing and rewriting * 𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒓𝒖𝒏, 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒄𝒂𝒏'𝒕 𝒉𝒊𝒅𝒆. Telepathic bounty hunter Jax Monroe has the dangerous task of apprehending the wanted criminal Carmen Dubois. However, when she crosses paths with several assailants and another pursuer, her life is in danger. Her ex-fiancé ordered her capture. The combination of Carmen's DNA with Adeoelite Crystals produces an incredibly potent magical energy. She and Jax realize that maintaining a strong relationship is harder than they thought and must work together to stay alive. ONC 2024 prompt: #58 In a world where family business means being a bounty hunter, you're not keen to be part of it. ⚛ Romancing The Stone meets The Bounty Hunter ⚛ ➵ This is a short story with NO cheating, explicit scenes, and a guaranteed HEA. ✧ 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 ✧ 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 ✧ 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐎𝐕 ✧ Rated Mature for foul language, scenes of a sexual nature, sexual activity between adults, and mature themes. Reader Discretion Advised. Cover by author (via postermywall.com) Copyright © 2024 Lily Mitchell This story is exclusive to W A T T P A D under username @OnceUponALily