The Alien King's Baby: Sci-fi Alien Romance (Men of Omaron) by Shea Malloy & Juno Wells

Author:Shea Malloy & Juno Wells [Malloy, Shea]
Language: eng
Format: azw3, mobi
Publisher: UNKNOWN
Published: 2016-03-21T00:00:00+00:00

7

Mikaal

“Zezvar did not do this.” Mikaal frowned at his army general and close friend, Jonnar. “He is not a traitor.”

Jonnar leaned forward in his seat, his features serious. A rare sight. Since their boyhood days, Jonnar’s jovial disposition was as unrelenting as his mischievous ways.

Even though Mikaal had temporarily decommissioned him from the rebellion fight, Jonnar wore his navy-blue military jumpsuit and heavy black boots, his dark hair cropped flat.

“But he will be in the eyes of the council, Mikaal. It was his code used to unlock the vaults and request the video surveillance deletions.”

“He is being implicated.”

“Mikaal, he is a Lutvian. His kind are currently leading a destructive civil war. There is motive to the medic’s actions.”

“He was my father’s closest friend. He would not help destroy what my father has worked so hard to build.”

“He has to be counted as a suspect.” Jonnar’s voice hardened. “He has to be detained. When the council discovers this—”

“They will not,” growled Mikaal, “because he is not a traitor.”

Jonnar blew out a breath that turned into a soft chuckle.

“Gods above, you’ve always been a stubborn bastard.” A mischievous glint formed in his blue-violet eyes as he leaned back into his chair with a smirk. “I thought you would be in a better mood now that you have a woman.”

“She isn’t mine,” Mikaal grumbled, shifting uncomfortably in his seat. “She merely carries my child.”

“Which makes her yours.” Jonnar grinned. “A human, too. Weak, yes, but exotic. You lucky bastard.”

Mikaal shook his head slowly. “She is infuriatingly stubborn, disobedient, unmannerly and insulting. I am far from lucky.”

Jonnar laughed as he got to his feet. “She sounds perfect for you, my Klar.”

“What will you do with the information you’ve learned?” asked Mikaal, ignoring his comment.

Jonnar’s grin faded as he regarded Mikaal with reluctant understanding.

“I will not disclose it to the council. Not yet. Zezvar’s code may have authorized the deletions, but someone in security did the work. I intend to find out who. Perhaps this person might lead us to the truth.”

Mikaal nodded. “Good. I look forward to your report.”

“Mikaal,” Jonnar’s voice grew quieter, “there is still a possibility Zezvar committed this crime. While you consider him kin, that does not mean he considers you the same.” With a quick bow, Jonnar left Mikaal alone with his thoughts.

The day passed, the evening chasing away the daylight. Rising to his feet, Mikaal abandoned his desk in favour of his office’s balcony. Outside, the darkening sky cloaked the palace grounds in a gentle shadow, though the lighted walkway from the northern entrance afforded him a clear view of the arriving guests.

The announcement ceremony.

He’d completely forgotten. After the meeting with Jonnar, the rest of his day had been filled with even more meetings on other important matters and paperwork. A dull affair for a man once lauded as a powerful and deadly warrior. Where were the battles and the bloodshed and the fierce sense of triumph? The only fights he encountered these days were the petty bickering among staid politicians.

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