She cleared her throat, but I caught her pupils flare before her eyes dropped, and she looked at me through thick lashes. “Why are you here?”
Angling my head, I said, “I am here to see you.”
Her breath caught, and she murmured. “Why?”
My original intent was to find out her name.
However, now that I was here, I couldn’t bear the thought of parting ways with her just yet.
With little deliberation, I voiced the first thought that entered my head. “Would you care to join me on a tour of the ship?” I grinned at her. Please say yes.
In that moment of silence, a sense of unease settled in, as I braced myself for the possibility of her refusal.
My hands twitched, alternating between clenching and unclenching at my sides.
While assessing me, she bit her bottom lip.
“Just me? Wouldn’t you like to give usalla tour?” She pointed with her thumb to the females behind her.
I tilted my head to one side. “Should they be interested, one of my warriors can take them around the ship. Right now, I hope to spend time withyou.”
Her hand rested on her chest. “Me? Why me?”
Did she have no idea that I was drawn to her?
“It’s safe to say that you have me captivated.” I smirked as I noticed her breath catch once more.
“Oh.” She flushed and licked her lips again before biting down on the bottom one, then turned to glance at the females who were watching with interest.
Two of them nodded a silent encouragement. The female who’d called herself a pilot glared at me, but I ignored her and moved my eyes back to Grace.
She half shrugged and then answered. “Okay.”
I stepped into the corridor and watched as she turned to wave to the other females then stepped out next to me, letting the door close behind her.
11
Grace
TO SAY I WAS SURPRISEDwhen Trex kissed my hand would be an understatement. Hell, if I’d been wearing panties, they would have melted. And what about that sizzling jolt of energy I felt when he touched me? What was that about?
Trex’s invitation to tour the ship caught me off guard, but I tried to conceal my excitement and disregard the curious glances from the other women. There was an awkwardness at first and I got the feeling he wasn’t sure what to say to me. The problem was I was tongue tied too. Not to mention feeling more insecure than ever.
Walking next to Trex, my mind was a whirlwind of flustered, aroused, and confused thoughts.
A delicious, spicy fragrance filled with sunshine wafted from Trex as he walked beside me. His irresistible scent enveloped me, and my desire for him amped up.
Agreeing to go with him was spur of the moment. But I’d already decided to ask if I could stay on the ship for now.
I know what the other’s might think, but I kept telling myself the reason I wanted to stay on the ship wasn’t because I wanted to be near Trex.We’re strangers, yet it doesn’t feel that way.
I’ve heard people talk about love at first sight, but this was more than that. It felt more like I’d always known Trex.
There was a familiarity there I’ve not experienced before. Granted, I have been lonely and could be imagining the connection with him.
We were walking down the corridor when my stomach rumbled. I placed a hand against it.
My cheeks burned with embarrassment. “Oops. I’m sorry. I can’t remember the last time I ate.”
