For too long, my focus had been solely on being an excellent warrior and helping others.
I never asked the gods for anything for myself.
My duties to the people of Alara were more important than my own personal desires or needs. My father did not apply the same philosophy to himself, however.
Meeting Grace changed my entire perspective on things. If she accepted me as her mate, I would want for nothing else in the Universe.
My imagination ran wild, envisioning myself mating with Grace.
In my mind, I could hear her voice screaming my name as I pleasured her again and again.
My cock throbbed at the thought of being inside her.
Filled with anticipation, I stared straight ahead as we walked down the corridor. Arousal coursed through me, causing my breath to quicken.
Grace’s words made me break into a silent smile. Her voice, soft and gentle, quieted the noise in my head.
“Am I the first human you’ve met?”
“I have met two others on another mission, but we barely spoke.” In truth, I knew very little about humans or their customs.
She continued with excitement clear in her voice. “I’ve always wanted to live in outer space....I still can’t believe I’m here. It’s exciting to think about everything I can learn and experience out here.”
A wave of discomfort washed over my body. I could hear the longing in her voice, as if she yearned to venture off the ship and discover other places.
“Grace, I...” I began, wanting to tell her everything. That she was my K’sha, and we belonged together.
The moment was shattered by her next question, which interrupted me.
“I know I asked a little about this earlier, but are there a lot of inhabited planets out there?” she asked.
“There are more galaxies, stars, and planets than one can even imagine. The Aras system, which is next to us has thousands of planets. Alaran space has hundreds. Many have unique blends of lifeforms and some remain uninhabited.”
“I’ve never left Earth. There is so much I don’t know about the Universe.”
I stared back at Grace to see her frowning. She shook her head as if ashamed by her admission.
The corners of my mouth lifted as I looked at her. “It may surprise you to know that I have never left this star system. There is much that I too do not know.”
Grace appeared to relax a little, her shoulders dropping as she exhaled.
“Have you met other....aliens in the past?” I asked, wanting to learn more about her. Though she was alien to me, just as I was to her.
“No. Not in person. I was aware of aliens, but never imagined they would abduct me. I definitely didn’t know there were aliens out there that looked likeyou.” Her eyes raked over me in approval.
She covered her mouth in embarrassment.
I laughed.
“Sorry,” Grace whispered.
My chest puffed out. “Don’t be. It’s good to know my appearance does not bother you.” I beamed.
Grace licked her lips and hesitated before admitting, “Well, I wouldn’t say itdoesn’tbother me...”
As her delectable scent reached my nostrils, I couldn’t help but swallow hard.Gods what this female does to me.
It wasmyturn to divert the topic now. I glanced down at the attractive human who made me feel things I’d long given up hope for. Clearing my throat, I looked forward.
