Invasion Earth by Loribelle Hunt

Author:Loribelle Hunt
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: Atlantic Bridge

Chapter Seven

Alrik was furious when he sought her out, but when he saw Laney with his aunt his body did what it predictably did in her presence.

She plotted against them. He'd finally read Barak's report, knew she'd had a meeting with one of the other Earth hostages about continuing the war and hadn't mentioned any of it to him. The betrayal hurt worse than he would have believed possible before he met her, before he bound her to him.

He remained on the lift, gripping the rail as she sauntered towards him. If it had been a more pliable material, his fingers would have gouged grooves in it. He ruthlessly repressed his lust and concentrated on his anger.

He tried to force some objectivity into his observation of her. Saunter was not the right word. It implied she intentionally flaunted her femininity, and that couldn't be farther from the truth. No, she approached with her back straight, her stride brisk. All professional soldier, and yet that wasn't what he saw at all.

He saw a gentle sway of hips, a faint welcoming smile on her lips, the gleam of fire and intelligence in her eyes. He saw a woman more alluring than the brightest star. And it was all a lie. Well maybe not a lie exactly, but none of it was meant for him. When she finally reached him and stopped, he saw uncertainty briefly flash across her face and realized she wasn't aware of her appeal at all. And he realized with a force that nearly brought him to his knees that he wanted her for a lot more than the succor of her body or the heirs she would give him.

His anger disappeared as if it had never been and for the first time since he'd begun this enterprise he began to doubt.

Since he'd first seen her, he'd been determined to own her, possess her. He'd sought her compliance with a single-minded determination that virtually guaranteed her non-cooperation. Was it any wonder she was involved in conspiracy? Barak's report shouldn't have caught him by surprise.

She was a soldier, a warrior worthy of the name. The Butcher of Roses. He'd had moments of misgivings about her, but he hadn't really allowed himself to think of her that way. He'd let his Delroi prejudice against women going to war color his judgment. He'd assumed she fought because she had no choice, because the male half of her species was so depleted. He'd also assumed she'd maybe not welcome but at least quickly adjust to a lesser role.

She came to a stop before him. Tilting her head to one side she frowned, but she didn't reach out. Didn't come closer. What would he have to do to solicit her comfort?

"What's wrong?” she asked.

He swung the gate open on the lift and motioned her forward. She joined him and he pushed the button to take them down.

"How did your meeting with Colonel Eldridge go last night?"

She pressed her lips together and shrugged one shoulder. “I wouldn't call it a meeting.

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