Warrior's Valor by Gun Brooke

Author:Gun Brooke [Brooke, Gun]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Fiction, Lesbian, Romance, Erotica
ISBN: 9781602820203
Google: ZqBJ4jwoRA8C
Amazon: B00452V8N2
Publisher: Bold Strokes Books
Published: 2008-07-01T00:00:00+00:00

The forest was almost quiet just before dark. The scents seemed stronger, and every plant glowed as it bathed in the setting sun’s rays that filtered through the trees. Dwyn rested against a rock and watched Emeron’s unit work with the marines to make camp. She had offered to help, but the marines had politely declined, one insisting on calling her ma’am and treating her as if she were frailty personified. If she hadn’t been so exhausted, her lungs burning with every breath, she would have shoved the big marine away and still done her bit. As it turned out, she was happy to sit and simply focus on breathing.

“Hi, I’m Leanne D’Artansis. I know we were introduced before, but we haven’t had a chance to say hello properly.” Uninvited, Leanne sat down next to her and pulled out a bottle. “You look like you need a drink.”

“Thanks. Mine’s empty.” Grateful, and charmed by Leanne’s friendly manner, she sipped some water. “Mmm. Just what I needed.”

“Then why didn’t you ask for a new bottle? You’ve been sitting here looking more and more parched.”

“I didn’t want to bother everyone while they’re setting up camp. I was going to get one later.”

“All right. But you know, when we’re in the bush, this far from civilian territory, you shouldn’t risk getting dehydrated.” Leanne’s gentle criticism hit home.

“I know. And it wasn’t that bad. You’re right, though.”

“Trying to prove to Emeron that you can keep up the pace?”

She flinched. Was she that transparent? “I’m not sure what you mean.”

“Well, it’s sort of obvious how she looks at you. Concerned. Worried about you. A bit more than just carrying out her duty to protect you.”

“It is?”

“Only because Owena and I went through a period like that. Doubt. Self-doubt. Intrigue. Stuff that can’t be denied.” Leanne shrugged. “It took us a while to eliminate the barriers. Especially Owena. She’s more like Emeron than I am, even if Emeron is my relative.”

“She doesn’t talk about her family much.”

“That’s not a bad thing. Our family is snobbish and a bit of a nuisance when you want to stay independent. They like to keep everyone neatly inside the fold.” Lines appeared around Leanne’s soft, full lips. “They can make it hard for you if they want to. Emeron and I try to stay under the radar as much as possible, each in our own way.”

“I know more about that than you think. I had to go through a pretty bad break with my parents before I managed to gain my independence. They wanted me to follow in their footsteps and live a nomadic life in space.”

“And you?”

“I wanted to work for a worthy cause, make a difference, but on my own terms. I’m based on Earth but travel a lot. Guess I became something of a nomad after all.”

“At least you have a home, a constant, to return to.” Leanne patted her hand. “Owena and I are discussing where we’ll live once we decide to cut back on work.” She wrinkled her nose.

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