Their Winter Miracle: Reverse Harem Sci-Fi (A Winter Starr) by Cara Wylde & Starr Huntress

Author:Cara Wylde & Starr Huntress [Wylde, Cara]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-11-19T18:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER SEVEN

Ash

After leaving Pippa’s room the night before, Ashtar had slept in the attic at the Angry Cerber, woken up in a pile of old sheets and dirty clothes, gone downstairs to treat his pounding head with a couple of pints, then wolfed down a plate of rather mysterious food the bartender’s wife had managed to put together for him.

“General, please forgive me, but can I speak my mind?” Zolt, the bartender, asked as he brought a new pint of frothy ale to Ash’s table. At that early hour, Ash was his only customer.

“Go ahead, old friend.”

“The past few years haven’t been easy on us. We’re Iarnians, and we’re strong. A bit of snow won’t be the end of us. But you, General... I feel like there’s something else that’s been bothering you lately. I can tell it’s not the cold, nor the lack of action in this time of peace. What’s pressing so heavily on your shoulders, General? It’s always been my deepest belief that if you talk about it, then whatever it is, it’s half solved. I’m here to lend an ear, if you need it.”

Ashtar sighed and put down his spoon. He took a swig of ale and looked up at Zolt. The man did have a point. He couldn’t talk about it with Trev or Kay, so why not take advantage of this opportunity?

“It’s a woman, my friend. A woman.”

The bartender’s dark eyes sparked with curiosity. It was obvious that was not what he’d expected.

“Oh. Well, that should be easy to fix. Women love you!”

“Not this one. This one is...” He ran his hand through his blond, tangled hair, then down his face to rub at his tattoos and overgrown beard. He was in dire need of a shave. “She’s like no one I’ve ever met. And I don’t think she likes me. She just wants me to do something for her. A favor. I’m afraid she’s using me.” He burst out in bitter laughter. “I’ve drunk too much. Don’t tell anyone I just said that.”

“Hmm...” Zolt thought for a moment. “So what if she’s using you? If you can do her that favor, good. If not, she doesn’t need to know. At least, not until you get her out of your system, if you know what I mean.”

“Old man, thank you for your heartfelt advice, but I’m not that kind of guy. Despite what my looks might tell you, I love and respect women. Even when they don’t love and respect me. Why don’t you bring me another pint, eh?”

Zolt shrugged and went back behind the bar.

Ash pushed his empty plate away and crossed his fingers on top of the table. As much as he hated to admit it, the thought of just getting what he wanted from the Terran woman had tortured him all night. Kay said she was a slave. She didn’t matter. If they weren’t going to buy her from her trader and keep her as their mate, then why not take advantage while he could? The night before, she had seemed into it, too.

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