H'zim (How the Aliens Were Won Book 7) by Honey Phillips

Author:Honey Phillips [Phillips, Honey]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2024-05-30T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 12

H’zim’s boots pounded over the mossy forest floor as he chased after Kara, his long strides eating up the distance between them. Although he was frustrated by his own weakness in allowing her to get under his skin, he was also amused by her sudden burst of independence - not to mention aroused by the tantalizing glimpses of her luscious yellow-clad form darting through the trees. The conflicting emotions warred within him, but his legs kept moving, driven by the urge to catch her.

As he gained on her, he found himself noticing the way her red hair flew behind her like a trail of fire and the way her laughter echoed through the air, infectious and carefree. Fuck, she was perfect. He’d been holding back, resisting the pull between them because he didn’t think it was fair to her to begin a relationship when he still intended to carry out his plan of revenge. But the more time he spent with her, the more he began to hope that perhaps, just perhaps, he could return to her afterwards. That maybe he could find a way to reconcile his need for vengeance with his growing feelings for this vibrant, captivating human.

He cornered her in a small clearing, her back pressed against a huge boulder. She watched him warily, but there was a mischievous glint in her eye, and he felt his resolve weakening further.

“You’re not going anywhere,” he growled, trying to sound stern but failing miserably.

She gave him a slow, provocative smile.

“Oh, I think I am,” she said, her voice husky and challenging. “Unless you can catch me.”

She feinted right, then left, and although he matched her movements, she was fast enough to slip past him again.

Their laughter echoed through the trees, mingling with the rustle of leaves and the chirping of birds. For a moment, he forgot about his past, forgot about his revenge, and simply enjoyed the thrill of the chase. The thrill of being alive.

He almost had her, his hands outstretched to grab her, when his foot slipped on a slick rock crossing the stream. He cursed as he landed on one knee, water soaking through his pant leg. By the time he regained his footing, she’d vanished into the trees.

Undeterred, he took off again, scanning the landscape for any sign of her. He reached the abandoned farm next to his, his eyes scouring the overgrown fields and dilapidated buildings. A faint rustling noise caught his attention, and he sprinted towards the barn, bursting through the doors with a loud bang.

Instead of Kara, a naked purple male crouched in front of a tiny, fragile looking blonde. He didn’t recognize the woman but the male was Kalpar, one of the members of his former squad.

“What the fuck are you doing here?” he demanded.

He didn’t like them here so close to his land, especially with Kara alone and unprotected.

“Godsdammit, H’zim, you almost got a knife through your heart.”

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