The Twisted Vine by Alyce Caswell

Author:Alyce Caswell
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: romance, fantasy, space opera, science fiction, future, sci fi, scifi romance, future fantasy, future galaxy, romance adults
Publisher: Alyce Caswell

CHAPTER NINETEEN

‘Why didn’t you tell me the governor would have a problem with you?’ Fei asked as soon as she and Kuja were encased inside the silver hovercar that Bock had chartered to take them to a private apartment. ‘I’d have let you stay in the antechamber, like you wanted.’

Outside the gleaming windows the city flashed by, full of blurred lights and flitting shadows — the hovercar was moving far too quickly for Fei to focus on anything. Their driver had explained, to Fei’s interest, that no private vehicles were allowed on the streets after dark unless they belonged to the gang rostered on to look after the city for that night. Public transportation abounded instead, easily identifiable from specific markings on the doors.

Kuja slid his hand along Fei’s thigh, his warm touch evoking a shudder of pleasure. ‘I didn’t realise the governor would recognise me until too late. And you still needed me.’

‘It’s a good thing Bock hates GLEA more than he does your brother,’ Fei said.

‘I’m glad Ala was there or he wouldn’t have accepted our help,’ Kuja murmured in response.

Nodding fervently, Fei leaned back against the seat. She could tell the fabric wasn’t made of leather because it didn’t stick to her hands when she planted them beneath her backside to keep them from roaming onto Kuja’s body. She didn’t want an audience for the things she planned to do to him tonight — and most hovercars had vidcams aimed at the back seat so drivers could keep an eye on their passengers.

‘I suppose even planetary rulers need someone at their shoulder,’ Fei mused. ‘Someone to keep them from doing and saying stupid things. And to give them strength.’

‘Does that make you feel better about needing me?’

‘How did you know I was thinking that? How do you always know?’ Fei wondered. ‘Well. I can’t expect you to stay with me for the rest of your life. Because this was just supposed to be a bit of fun, wasn’t it.’

Kuja looked away from her, his lips firmly sealed. The driver coughed and announced that they would be arriving at the apartment building in about a minute, an unnecessary pronouncement but Fei felt grateful for it all the same. It had filled the awkward silence.

The moment the hovercar slowed, she slid over the seat and popped the door open before the driver could make it around to her side of the vehicle. She grinned when he muttered something about being about as useful as a lasgun drained of its charge, then ducked over to kiss his cheek. His mood immediately brightened and there was a bounce in his step as he escorted her to the foyer doors, Kuja trailing behind them.

Once the driver had returned to his vehicle, Kuja gained access to the building’s foyer with a keypass Bock had given him, then guided Fei into the dark shadows beside the hoverlift, enveloping her in his embrace. His kisses began beneath her jaw before fluttering over to her earlobe, sending shivers racing through her.

Download

Copyright Disclaimer:
This site does not store any files on its server. We only index and link to content provided by other sites. Please contact the content providers to delete copyright contents if any and email us, we'll remove relevant links or contents immediately.