Cyborg Seduction 06 - Redeeming Zorus by Laurann Dohner

Author:Laurann Dohner [Dohner, Laurann]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Ellora's Cave Publishing Inc

Chapter Eight

Charlie couldn’t stop staring at the buildings and how uniform in shape they were. It appeared as if they’d used the same blueprint to construct each one. The streets were so clean, she guessed someone could actually eat off them. She also didn’t miss the way heads turned to openly study her. She inched closer to Zorus to grab his hand in a tight grip.

He paused, his gaze lowered to her hand clutching his. He met her gaze with concern. “There is no need to be afraid. No harm will come to you here, Charlie.”

“I don’t see any humans,” she whispered, not wanting anyone nearby to overhear her. “Please tell me I’m not the only one on this planet. When you said humans were slaves I assumed I’d see a bunch of them.”

“You are not the only one but there are very few.”

“That doesn’t reassure me at all. Does every cyborg hate me for being human? I’m not seeing any happy faces.”

Zorus peered around them. “It’s irrelevant what their personal opinions of humans are. You are safe with me. No one would dare attempt to harm you.”

“They are staring at me.”

“You’re a rarity.” He paused. “It might be the surprise of seeing me with a human that holds their fascination more. It’s well-known that I abhor everything from Earth.”

She inched closer until her body pressed against his side. “You mean you used to feel that way.”

“Yes.” He grinned. “You are the only thing from Earth that makes it a relevant place. Would you prefer I carry you? You could turn your face against my chest and not look at them if they frighten you. I could easily do that without straining my body. You’re quite light to me.”

“I’m not a baby.” Her chin lifted and she stepped away. “I’d like to keep hold of your hand if you don’t mind though.”

He gave her hand a gentle squeeze. “My home is just two buildings down on the right side. We’ll be out of their sight soon. You’ll be more comfortable without their scrutiny.”

“Good. Lead the way.”

It took a lot for her not to ask Zorus to carry her. She couldn’t miss how many cyborgs openly watched her with grim looks. Some came outside the buildings they passed to do so, and she didn’t see any sign of welcome when she dared glance at faces. With every step, she bumped into Zorus. She remained that close to his side.

He entered a building, nodded to a guard, and led her to an elevator. The second it opened, Charlie nearly leaped inside the empty lift. Zorus frowned at her but followed her in. The doors sealed them inside.

“You are safe, Charlie.”

“Safe but really uncomfortable. I think I know how a dangerous animal at the zoo feels now. Everyone out there looked as if I were a snake, or something equally as unpleasant, about to strike out at them.”

His features tensed. “I will do something about that. I’ll order them not to stare at you the next time we go out.

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