Broken Dreamer by Viola Grace

Author:Viola Grace [Grace, Viola]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Shattered Stars, Adult, Romance, Science fiction, Space Opera
ISBN: 9781989892602
Publisher: Viola Grace
Published: 2020-11-30T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter Eight

Yatal eased her away from the curious researchers and out into the hall. He spoke to his parents calmly. “I am sure that she will allow you to examine both her hair and skin at a later date.”

He wrapped his arm around her and walked her down the hallway to an open space where she could smell food. “So, why did your parents act like that? I mean, I saw how you and Lemil reacted, but I thought it was just a texture thing.”

He smiled and stroked her bare arm. “Every part of you is exceptionally touchable. Almost intoxicating. I can’t imagine why my father didn’t get more of your species for Nazua.”

She shivered. “Based on your reaction, I think he knew we would become toys. Well, that, and we aren’t sturdy and don’t last long, so it wouldn’t be worth the funds.”

He tightened his arm around her. “Stop saying that. With the enhancements, you currently have over one hundred and twenty active years ahead of you. My father and I checked on it while you were with my mother. Did she injure you?”

“No, my speed beat her ferocity. Also, while she has combat training, I use mine daily.”

He chuckled. “You are the only woman in decades who has dared be alone in a room with my mother.”

“Did the enhancements she got make her more aggressive?”

He wrinkled his nose. “Yes and no. She is constantly defending her position as my father’s mate in Nazuan tradition, even though he would never look at another woman while she was alive, and she plans on living for a very long time.”

She grinned. “It sounds like they are a good match.”

He continued to steer her toward the scents of food. “They are. How they ended up with such an even-tempered charmer as myself is anyone’s guess.”

“I don’t find you nearly as charming as you do.”

“And yet, you have kissed me twice. Your species must have different criteria for charm.”

She groaned. “I was trying to distract you both times.”

He grinned. “I look forward to many more attempts.”

“Are you really going to be that close to me? I mean, I am going to be going back to the security unit. Right?” She exhaled it in a blurt.

“You are going to need a new bot. Unit six was trashed. I will show you the vids later. Even the reporters are commenting on the speed of your move, almost as if you knew the blast was coming. It is drawing out every conspiracy theorist that we have. The extraction of you from the unit, obviously near death, means that no one is looking for you. Your team is aware of your survival but not your status.”

She stopped, and he turned toward her. “What is my status?”

He smiled. “Undecided. Your skills with bot control are obvious. Your silky-smooth hide is a problem that can be solved with a little research.”

“The body insulators work very well to hide most of me. The bot does the rest of the work.”

“The shielding on your uniform saved your life.

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