Alien Ruler: A SciFi Alien Romance (Alien Invasion Book 8) by Honey Phillips

Author:Honey Phillips [Phillips, Honey]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-05-03T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TWELVE

Nisani reluctantly went to join Tomasi in the tavern. Leslie was right—he did need to see if there was any news from the capital—but he still hated to leave her. He knew their time together was coming to an end, and he didn’t want to miss any of the remaining moments.

The tavern was full, but to his relief he didn’t receive more than a few curious looks. Tomasi was waiting for him outside at a table overlooking the square and handed him a tankard of ale.

“Local ale, just like the Raibari make.”

Was it a test? He wasn’t sure, but he grinned and shook his head.

“I hope not. You know we’re better with cider.”

“Aye, I reckon so.” Sharp eyes studied him. “You come back here often?”

“Not really. I was always fascinated by the stars.” He shrugged. “But I wanted my mate to see where I was from.”

“Hmm. Pretty little thing. Where’d you find her?”

“At a big party I didn’t want to attend,” he said truthfully. “But as soon as I saw her, I knew it was worth it.”

“Where’s she from?”

The question was a little too casual.

“A small planet, a long way from here.” He decided it was his turn to ask the questions. “Do you ever leave the village?”

“Not often. I’ve been to the capital a few times but I never liked the city. Looks like I was right too.”

He forced himself to take an appreciative sip of the ale. “Oh? Why’s that?”

“Haven’t you heard? A lot of clan chiefs are getting sick. They say Nisani is ill as well.”

“No, I hadn’t heard about it. But then I don’t pay much attention to politics.”

He forced himself to shrug, even though his mind raced. So someone had decided to spread the rumor that he was ill? Under the circumstances, it made sense. A missing ruler would concern his subjects far more than the news that he was sick, especially if others were also sick. And yet, why were they ill? Could it be related to the events at the palace?

He was half-tempted to abandon the subterfuge, announce his identity, and demand that the communication center be opened. But would one night make any real difference? And while he couldn’t abandon his duties forever, he wasn’t quite ready to return to them. Nor was he ready to bring his time with Leslie to an end.

It doesn’t have to end.

He wanted to believe the tempting voice in his head, but he knew it was impossible. The moment his court knew he was interested—obsessed—she would be subject to the kind of attention he knew she would hate. She had plans for her life, meaningful plans. At best he would be a distraction; at worst he might drive her away from Vulfar altogether.

“You’re looking awfully serious, Nika.”

Tomasi nudged him, and he forced himself to take another sip of ale.

“Just thinking about my mate. This wasn’t how I’d planned to spend our time together.”

“Aye.” Those shrewd eyes studied him. “But she doesn’t seem to mind. Looked happy to be with you.

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