Taming the Raven's Son (Galactic Lust) by Kathleen Lash

Author:Kathleen Lash [Lash, Kathleen]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2014-08-20T00:00:00+00:00

Sovereign viewed them through the camera, wishing he could hear their dialogue. Damn Ryker for having the ability to keep expressions from his face. He could almost guarantee Heat had told Ryker why the arena was under repairs. Sovereign chuckled.

There’s a reason I followed you, Ryker.

Derron, Grimm’s half brother, had been years younger. He would’ve straightened out in time. He’d never meant to kill anyone. A simple robbery escalated to a life-and-death struggle. Derron survived. Others died. Grimm tracked his brother’s escapades. He’d tried warning him how the Governance viewed his actions.

He’d been too young to understand and heed the advice. He’d gotten a taste of blood and money and craved more. Rehabilitation would’ve been the proper route to take. But the Governance hadn’t seen it that way.

“Sovereign, sir?” one of his men asked.

“What?”

“We’ve detected predator felines at the perimeter. Should we sound the alarm?”

Any number of things could happen with the beasts roaming the town. It’d been hours since anyone had died. Today was a splendid day for it. He’d make sure one of Ryker’s men fell victim. Would Ryker show some emotion this time? Grimm doubted it. Governance hunters didn’t possess emotions. At least not normal ones.

“No, not immediately,” Grimm replied, savoring the prospect of punishing Ryker, knowing the death of his followers caused him pain even if he couldn’t express it properly. “Have our men take cover, though. I’ll give the signal when to warn the others.”

“Yes, sir.”

Grimm pushed Ryker in an attempt to break him. Even after sustaining heavy losses, the hunter hadn’t shed a tear while burying the dead. After so much turmoil, would he form an attachment to the woman? Of course he would. She was soft and pretty and would garner his attention. His actions proved he needed to nurture and care for her.

If Ryker refused to use the wickerwhip on her, Grimm would have someone take his place. Ryker would be restrained to watch her perish. Maybe then Grimm could witness a glimpse of anguish on his stony face. Something to let Grimm know he’d made the bastard feel pain from a loss. After all, why shouldn’t Ryker suffer too? Losing Derron cost Grimm his position in the Governance. Revenge was the only motivation in his life worth pursuing after that.

An eye for an eye.

* * * * *

Sage insisted on walking back to the main building. The pebbles beneath her feet didn’t hurt nearly as badly as before. She’d gone numb from the news Heat had witnessed her surrender to Jacob. It shouldn’t matter, but it did. A brisk wind whipped against them. Neither Heat nor Jacob appeared affected by the frequent gusts. If Jacob hadn’t held her arm, she would’ve blown away.

The homes they passed had been fabricated from stone, much like the larger structure where Jacob resided. Each dwelling boasted its own plot of land. She’d heard of worlds where people lived like this. So much space and freedom was difficult to comprehend.

“The buildings interest you?” Jacob asked.

Actually, not

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