I bit down on my lip when my gaze focused on his delicious looking blue lips.
The spell I’d fallen under was broken when Riley spoke up.
“Crap. Is this yours?” she asked with a shit-eating grin on her face while pointing at the shuttle.
Avery gave Riley a dirty look.
I shivered as I watched, wondering why she didn’t seem frightened.
The leader must have got the gist of what she’d asked, because he shot Riley an angry look.
Every time he looked at me, my body heated up all over again. His lips curved into a brief smile before turning back into a serious frown and averting his gaze.
My throat felt like sandpaper.Did the hot alien just check me out?
I shook my head and stepped back, hoping to avoid eye contact and prevent further humiliation.
In my entire life, I’d never behaved like this overanyman. But he was an exceptionally good-looking alien and I could forgive myself just this once.
Out of the corner of my eye, I saw the leader snarling orders at the turquoise alien with close-cropped brown hair. The warrior hurried past us and onto the ship.
Mr.brown hair didn’t have the same effect on me as Mr.tall, blue, and sexy did.
I groaned at my thoughts.Seriously? What’s wrong with me?
Granted, I hadn’t had sex in a long, long time. But still. It wasn’t like me to lust over someone like this.
I pressed my lips and thighs together, holding back a chuckle over my body’s severe reaction.
These are alien males for goodness sakes. I doubt they even think humans are attractive.
Pull yourself together, Grace.
AFTER A FEW ANXIOUSmoments, the warrior was in the ship’s doorway and I watched him nod to the leader.
In a matter of seconds, the alien with the tail and another turquoise warrior pointed us toward the ship, herding us like sheep.
“What the bloody hell?” Avery complained as she refused to budge.
It surprised me they opted to use their outstretched arms to block her instead of touching her.
Their intention was evident-they didn’t want to harm us.
Unsure of the situation, I swallowed. “Joele?”
Joele raised her hand and glanced at us women.
“They are Protectorate warriors. It’s safe to join them.” Her face grew more stern as she spoke to the leader again.
Frustrated, he responded, gesturing at us. Then glanced at me one more time before his expression turned sour.
These are the Protectorate warriors?I could get used to being rescued bythem.
Avery let out an exasperated sigh. “How do we know if we can trust them?”
Joele shot Avery a serious look. “They abstain from participating in slavery and are highly esteemed for their integrity. It is a better choice than staying here.” She motioned toward the compound.
I didn’t have to deliberate on it; my decision was immediate. The idea of going with them filled me with excitement.
