Blood Dance By Samantha Cayto Link

: He initially attempts to keep his distance from Quinn to protect the young man from the dangers of his world—both the violent mutiny and the frightening truth of his alien nature.

: The novel delves into the burden of living a lie. Alex must decide when the safety provided by his secret is outweighed by the need for honesty in a relationship. Blood Dance by Samantha Cayto

The dynamic between the protagonists is built on a classic "forbidden" attraction: : He initially attempts to keep his distance