Class Zero by Viola Grace

Author:Viola Grace [Grace, Viola]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Stellar Born, Adult, Romance, Science Fiction, Space Opera
ISBN: 9781487431983
Publisher: eXtasy Books Inc
Published: 2021-01-15T06:00:00+00:00

She applauded herself for not screaming. The healer’s golden hands had been as gentle as they were able to be while pain healing had been used.

Padana was helped to the sonic shower, and a team of housekeepers was still working on the bed when they returned.

Ariadne and her portable desk were out on the balcony, overlooking the gardens. Padana wobbled out with Halu supporting her, and they settled on padded seats while the housekeepers tidied up inside.

Ariadne smiled. “You are doing well?”

“My skin is a little thicker now and less tender. I wish I had been able to thank her.”

“Naluan is an excellent healer. She’s of a mixed species, and her golden colour sets her apart, and the talent puts her on a higher social standing than her parents.” Ariadne made a face and waved her tattooed hands. “It is strange, alien, but I am sleeping with the emperor, so I can’t throw stones.”

She smiled and then looked up. “Ah, here’s your ride.”

Padana looked toward Yomin, and his slow descent made him look every inch the hero. His suit was graphite and black, his head was exposed, and the crest of hair was waving in the breeze.

He landed, and his expression was grim as he stalked over to her. He didn’t speak, bent over, picked her up, and took off with her in his arms and wearing only the thinnest of silk gowns.

Neither of them said anything as he flew them to a hovering skimmer and wrapped her in a soft blanket before directing the short-range craft away from the city.

She curled up in a ball, still shaking from the healing. After half an hour, she asked, “Is Halu coming?”

“She might arrive in a few days, but she is taking my place with the guardians for now. She doesn’t seem to have the awareness to see when you are damaging yourself.”

She shivered. “I didn’t damage myself. I was waiting for the right moment for recovery time. This has happened before.”

He set the controls and walked over to crouch next to her. “It has happened before, and your family still sent you out with that suit?”

She shrugged. “I have done a few days in and a few days off before. My mother’s suit was wired into her nervous and digestive systems, so it was different, but if we are representing our link to Negotiator Tyrell, we wear a suit.”

“I wear a suit; it doesn’t tear my skin apart.” He reached out and offered his hand.

She put her hand in his, and he rubbed his thumb over the back of her knuckles.

“So, if you want to continue your work as a negotiator here on Hredu, you can wear a suit of our design that won’t hurt you, or you can wear the clothing of the household contract workers.”

She made a face. “Understandable. My family can’t start a war because I am a workaholic.”

He kissed her hand and then kissed her lips. “So, I am your caretaker for the next few days. I

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