The Alien's Runaway Bride (Alien Brides Book 1) by Milly Taiden

Author:Milly Taiden [Taiden, Milly]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Latin Goddess Press, Inc.
Published: 2024-10-30T00:00:00+00:00

ELEVEN

The early morning fog rolled in, thick as Tharvisian cloud soup, shrouding the secluded location where Vexor stood. His mind raced faster than an Earth sports car, replaying the events of the past few days—Raelee’s infectious laughter, the spark of connection between them, the undeniable gravitational pull he felt to her. The weight of his decision to leave without revealing his true identity pressed on him, a constant ache in his chest that felt heavier than his ceremonial armor.

A sleek, unmarked vehicle materialized through the mist, its nearly silent engine purring like a contented Tharvisian sand cat. As it pulled to a stop, the door swung open with a soft hiss, revealing Garek’s familiar face, a mischievous grin playing at his lips.

“Well, well, look what the Terran cat dragged in,” Garek quipped, his eyes twinkling with amusement. “Hop in, lover boy. You look like you could use a drink... or ten.”

Vexor rolled his eyes but couldn’t suppress a smirk as he slid into the passenger seat. “Good to see you too, you old space barnacle.”

As the car pulled away, Garek glanced at his friend, noting the uncharacteristic slump of his shoulders. “So, are we talking about it, or are we pretending you didn’t just spend days mooning over an Earth girl?”

Vexor groaned, rubbing a hand over his face. “Can we at least wait until I’ve had some caff? My head feels like it’s been trampled by a herd of Tharvisian thunder beasts.”

Garek chuckled, reaching into the console and pulling out a thermos. “Way ahead of you, Your Royal Pain-in-the-Ass. Here, I brought your favorite.”

Vexor accepted the thermos gratefully, taking a long swig of the steaming Tharvisian caff. As the familiar bittersweet taste hit his tongue, he felt some of the tension leave his body. “You’re a lifesaver, Garek. Remind me to give you a raise.”

“Oh please, we both know I’m irreplaceable,” Garek grinned. “Now, do tell. What happened with Raelee? And don’t spare the juicy details.”

Vexor sighed, staring out at the passing landscape. “She’s... incredible, Garek. Smart, fierce, funny. She challenges me in ways I never expected. And I... I didn’t tell her who I really am.”

Garek’s eyebrows shot up so high they threatened to leave his face entirely. “You really kept this undercover thing going to the very end. Do you really think that was the best thing to do?”

“That’s just it,” Vexor admitted, his voice low. “I wasn’t thinking. For once in my life, I was just... feeling.”

Garek’s expression softened. “Oh, my friend. You’ve got it bad, don’t you?”

Vexor’s silence was answer enough.

“So, what now?” Garek asked, his tone gentler. “Think she’ll show up for the big day?”

Vexor’s gaze drifted to the window, watching as the first rays of sunlight began to pierce through the fog. “I don’t know,” he admitted, the uncertainty in his voice a far cry from his usual confidence. “She’s not exactly the type to just follow along with someone else’s plans. She ran away just to not have to leave for Tharvis. But from what I got to know of her, she’s never skirted her duties.

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