Alien Mate: A Sci-Fi Alien Romance by Penelope Woods

Author:Penelope Woods [Woods, Penelope]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Penelope Woods
Published: 2019-12-17T05:00:00+00:00

Anna

"Hello, Anna? Come in, this is command... Anna, I know that you're there... This is Clara. I got your message... Please let me know that you are safe."

Her voice is like a breath of fresh air, but I have to proceed with caution. If Earth Federation traced this call, my squad would slowly surround the compound, forcing Ax to fight. They'd capture him like a beast and put him on display. Every tablet would light up with the news:

Alien Savage Takes Military Beloved.

"Clara, is it really you?" I ask.

She sucks in a loud breath as she laughs. I can hear her trying to hold back tears. "Christ, soldier. I thought I'd never hear your voice again."

"I figured you lost sight of me," I say.

"Semper Fi," she says. "Embrace the suck."

I feel the urge to say it back, but after what Ax has told me about Earth Federation, I can't bring myself to do it. "It hasn't been bad as you think, Clara. I mean, I am making things work over here."

I know what I sound like. A traitor. I know she won't believe me.

"Listen, I’ve scrambled this call. No one will trace this. It’s just us, okay,” she says.

I exhale. “Thank you for hearing me out. I know it’s hard.”

“Look, Anna. I know how fucked up Earth Fed can be, but you need to listen. We can help you. It took us a while, but I've been doing well here. If you need help, I can get a whole fleet to swoop in and get you out," she says.

I shoot a hasty glance over at Ax, stand, and pace the room. "I’ll be alright. You don’t need to do that," I say.

Clara’s tone changes. “He’s there, isn’t he? He’s right next to you? Great. So he’s gotten into your head.”

I take about two seconds before going into full freak out mode. "Clara, I need you to listen to me very carefully," I say. "You can't come here. I can't come back. I called because I need to ask you for a different kind of favor."

I can imagine her eyes turning into small creases as she tries to suss me out. "What is going on with you, Anna? You were abducted by the Syndicate. I haven't heard from you in months. And now you're asking for a favor? I mean, my God! I'm sorry, but you're going to need to explain yourself," she says.

I catch my breath. All of this happened so fast. I understand her reaction, but it's not easy to explain to someone who has only seen life through the eyes of Earth Federation. She hasn't seen what I've seen.

"I'm pregnant," I say.

"But that's..."

"Illegal," I say.

She gasps. "It's not only illegal. It's treason. You know the law. You made an oath. Oh, Jesus..."

I bite the inside of my cheek so hard it draws blood. "Please, don't lecture me on the terms of military service," I say. "I bonded with a Kurrek alien. Our child is growing inside of me, Clara.

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