“After we eat, I would like to see our room again.”
He tensed behind me, his tail hooking around my ankle. “Counter offer, we get food and eat it in our room.”
“Alternate plan, weseeour room, then we eat in bed.”
Kal bit my neck, squeezing me. “Let me love you in our room.”
“Sounds good to me.”
Chapter 47
Reporters are reporters.
The sun had set a while ago; three moons hung in the sky and unfamiliar stars glimmered in the darkness. The breezes didn’t stop with the coming night, and neither did the temperatures drop much.
It had been one day, and I loved it here. The air was fresh. Silence was everywhere. It was beyond comfortable.
Kal pressed his lips against the nape of my neck. “What are you thinking?”
“Is it always this warm?”
“Mainly yes, this is our winter. Most of our planet consists of mountainous ranges, canyons, trees, and beaches. We have a very moderate climate and growing seasons during the entire cycle. One of the reasons why we’re such a strong empire is because many people tried to conquer us.”
“Hmm.” After a moment, I sighed. “We have to see your family tomorrow, don’t we?”
“If you are up for it.”
My thoughts went back to his older brother who was protecting us, pushing back Kal’s parents so I could have a moment to gather my thoughts. Kal trailed the tip of his tail up to my hip, tickling me.
“Are you worried?” I asked.
“About them meeting you? No. They will love you as much as I do.”
“Then are you worried about what they’ll do?”
“No.”
I turned in his embrace to face him. Kal hovered over me, wings spread, and his tail brushed the swell of my ass. I ran my fingers along the edges of his wings, the leathery texture smooth to the touch. I never thought I would come to love wings or a tail, but I did. They were a part of Kal.
“You’re not?” I asked.
“No,” Kal repeated. “As you said, we’ll run away. You and me forever.”
I cuddled close, the warmth of his scales seeping into my muscles. “Stay with me.”
Kal whispered in my ear, “Until the sun implodes.”
The room was dark with only a soft blue light coming from the console. Kal slept behind me, his breath on my neck and his arms loose around me, wing over my shoulder and tail hooked around my ankle. It was late, but I had no idea of the exact time. Then again, I wasn’t exactly sure how the hours worked here to the ones on Earth.
My bladder clenched. I had to pee. Bad. I wiggled out of Kal’s grasp and went to the expansive bathroom. After I took a leak, I put on a pair of sweatpants and my hoodie before snagging my tablet from the floor.
“NAID.”
An unfamiliar silhouette appeared. A twinge started in my chest at the sight. I missedmyNAID. I’d known it wouldn’t be her who answered, but I’d still expected her. She was on the Admiral Ven. Dr. Qinlin hadn’t even given an estimate for when NAID would be transferred to Kal’s system, but it shouldn’t take too long.
“Yes?” a monotone voice asked.
“Is there news coverage on my arrival?”
