Blood of the Shayde: A Reverse Harem Romance by Zander Lili

Author:Zander, Lili
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-05-02T04:00:00+00:00

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Saber

A day and a half later, we approach Merin.

Technically part of the Empire, Merin is, in reality, a lawless city planet where anything can be bought or sold. “Home sweet home,” Nero says with a grin as we enter the atmosphere. “I’ve missed this shithole.”

A man’s voice crackles through the speakers. “This is ground control,” he says, sounding bored. “Identify yourselves and the reason for your trip.”

“Nero Grey, captain of the Albatross,” Nero replies, using the cover identity Ragnar’s people set up for us. “We’re tourists. It’s a lovely time of year to visit the Blue Mountains.”

Raven looks confused. “It’s a code,” Zeke whispers. “The Merin underground has operatives everywhere. They’ll recognize Nero and wave us through.”

That’s exactly what happens. “Very well, you’ve been cleared to land,” the man says, his tone unchanged. “Enjoy your stay.”

Back in Boarus 4, Nero contacted three vampires he can trust, Amara Zuboff, Corvan Tofegaard, and Marcus Riljor. They’re waiting for us when we land. Nero marches down the ramp to greet them. Raven hangs behind and studies them covertly, as do I.

Amara Zuboff is pale and tall. Her hair is jet black and hangs to her waist. She’s wearing a red dress that clings to every inch of her body, a shade too tight for subtlety. The men wear black. Corvan Tofegaard is bald and bulky, his face deeply scarred. Marcus Riljor is in his early twenties, lean and wiry.

“You look nervous.” Zeke squeezes Raven’s hand. “You don’t need to be. Nero is something of a hero on Merin. We’ll be safe here.”

Good. He’s finally talking to her. He’s been avoiding her, and on a spaceship the size of the Valiant, it’s a little hard to miss. Zeke’s being ridiculous, and I’ve told him that, but it won’t register unless the words come from Raven. I hope they talk soon. We weren’t attacked on our way to Merin, but my nerves are on edge. Marya is trying to lull us into complacency. An attack could come at any moment.

“I can’t wait for this to be over,” she whispers.

Me neither. The blood transfusion will happen as soon as Ivar Karling arrives on Merin. It can’t happen soon enough for me. There are so many things I want to share with Raven. I want to take her to Starra and show her the wonders of the capital, the sky gardens, and the night fields and the floating bazaars. I don’t want to hide in Merin, cowering in fear of Levitan. It’s not my style.

Then again, it’s not my life I’m protecting. Raven is precious to me. If hiding on Merin is what’s necessary to ensure her survival, then that’s what I’ll do.

Zeke gives Raven a sympathetic look, but before he can say anything, the vampires approach us. Amara Zuboff looks thrilled to see Nero. “Nero,” she squeals as soon as he disembarks, throwing her arms around him and hugging him close. A little too close. “We heard your code, but I couldn’t quite believe it was really you.

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