Game On Askole (Coletti Warlords) by Gail Koger

Author:Gail Koger [Koger, Gail]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Futuristic Fantasy, Science Fiction & Space Opera
Publisher: Loose Id LLC
Published: 2017-07-10T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter Eleven

Tremendous power roiled through sickbay. Yippee! I was going to meet the Overlord in my underwear.

KeeKee burrowed into my hair and shivered. “Big scary come.”

Poof! Detja and the biggest, meanest-looking Coletti warlord stood there. And I thought the Overlord’s warning vid was intimidating. In person, he was even more terrifying. Zarek’s black battle suit emphasized his huge frame. He wore large gold warrior’s bracelets with an elaborate design. An etched gold headband held back his gray warrior’s braids.

Tihar grabbed a blanket and wrapped it around me.

Sariel extended his arm, and the Overlord clasped it. “Welcome aboard, Zarek.” He turned to Detja and bowed slightly. “You are well, lady warrior?”

“I am.” Detja’s gaze roved over Shandev’s body before settling on me. “Do all Jones females create havoc wherever they go?”

I shrugged. “Yes, ma’am, it’s in our DNA.”

“My Sarah took down the assassin, Shandev, and gave emergency aid to Yann, saving his life,” Tihar responded proudly.

Aw, he was sticking up for me. “Thanks, babe.”

Zarek’s cold amber eyes me surveyed me from the top of my bloody hair to the tips of my bright red toenails peeking out from under the blanket. “Are you sure you want to become Askole? I can stop the transformation.”

Damn, he was giving me an out. I winced as Tihar’s grip became painful. “I’ve made my choice.”

“Truth or a lie?” Without warning, Zarek invaded my mind and shifted through my memories.

A jolt of raw fear shook me. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t break the connection or stop him. I flinched as Zarek tugged and yanked. A burning sensation built behind my eyes. Holy Mary Mother of God, he was going to fry my brain.

“Your brain is safe,” Zarek said, a thread of amusement in his voice. “I merely strengthened your shields.”

“You did? Why?”

“Your psychic shields are not strong enough to keep Malik from shattering your mind.”

“Oh. Thanks. You’re not mad I screwed up your breeding plans?”

“Sariel is a trusted friend. Finding your true mate is important in both our cultures.” The Overlord switched his attention to Sariel. “Tihar and Sarah have bonded psychically.”

“We cannot break the link without serious mental damage,” Sariel agreed, tapping his gauntlet. “This is the bride price we are offering.”

Zarek touched an icon on his bracelet and read the information scrolling across the screen. “Your offer, while generous, is not enough for a warrior with Sarah’s skills. Her psychic abilities are rare and highly sought after.”

Detja waved her hand at me and Tihar. “Go. Complete the mating bond.”

“Yes, my lady.” Tihar scooped me up and did Mach 1 down the corridor.

KeeKee’s giggles filled my mind. “Faster. Go faster!”

My stomach roiled. “Stop!”

Tihar shot into a room and halted abruptly.

KeeKee hopped up and down. “Do again. Do again. Me like.”

“Later, youngling.”

“Promise?”

“Yes.”

My head stopped spinning, and I noticed a menagerie of horrifying fanged creatures cluttering the room. Every one of them was frozen in midattack. “What are those?”

“My trophies. Every Askole warrior displays his kills.”

I put KeeKee on my shoulder.

She let out a squeak and skittered back to my head.

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