Nikol's Surrender (A World Beyond, #10) by Howard Michelle

Author:Howard, Michelle
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: michelle howard, alien human contact, sci fi romance, horned alien, a world beyond
Publisher: MH Publications
Published: 2020-11-15T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 17

Darcy woke the next morning in slow stages. She yawned, stretched. Sounds and smells trickled in. Her eyes opened. It took a bit to realize she was still in Nikol’s bed. She was curled around the pillow he’d used, the fragrant scented oil smell she associated with him filling her nostrils.

She turned over and whimpered. Her body ached pleasantly. Their talk last night had been unexpected and she’d secured a promise from him to show her around the residence. That was enough to bring her fully awake. Darcy sat up amidst the snowy white covers and looked around.

Alone.

“Story of my life,” she muttered, pushing to her feet. It shouldn’t have mattered but after the amicable conversation they’d had last night, Darcy expected...more.

Sighing, she searched the floor and grabbed her shellam balled in the corner. It was wrinkled but would be fine to wear for her run across the open area to shower and change in her alcove.

Smoothing out the creases as best she could, Darcy slid back the curtain letting in the bright sunlight from the outer area and the low buzz of conversation. She raised a hand to protect her sleepy eyes.

Head down, she bumped into a steely chest and gasped. Strong fingers caught her arms. “In a hurry, astéri?”

She gazed up into Nikol’s strong face. Giddiness rushed over her. “Hi. Morning.”

“It is morning,” he agreed.

Darcy laughed as her face heated. “I’ll head to my room now to shower.”

He let her go and she made her way around him since he didn’t seem inclined to move. Her breasts brushed against his chest and she stifled a moan. She couldn’t possibly want more sex, yet somehow she did. Darcy showered, taking her time to let the hot water ease her aches. She washed her hair with a fruity liquid placed on the shelf with other supplies provided for her.

After she finished, Darcy selected a deep purple shellam. Would Nikol stand by his word? Could today be the day she figured out her escape route? Men said things after sex, things they often forgot right after. At least Kevin always had. No good liar. Darcy pulled her hair up in a knot since she didn’t feel like letting it dry.

The curtain to her alcove was ripped back. Nikol scowled. “You take too long and I am short on time.”

Stunned, Darcy could only stare, “What are you talking about?”

“You wanted to go out.” He wiggled his fingers at her. “Let’s go.”

Elation rushed through Darcy. She bent over and snatched up the first pair of sandals she reached. Red and gold but she wasn’t worried about coordinating her outfit. No way she’d refuse this opportunity. Her feet slid into the soft cushioned leather, positioning the piece between her toes. She stood up once the straps were done around her ankles. “I’m ready.”

Nikol studied her from head to toe and Darcy was vividly reminded that the standard dress around here was topless, breasts swinging nudity for the women. Weeks ago, when she arrived here, her instinctive reaction had been to cross her arms and hide.

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