“I am taking you to my favorite spot on the ship,” I explained, attempting to ease the sexual tension and picking up my pace.
“Unlike a warship, the Chetok is a patrolling vessel. However, this does not mean that we are without protection; our ship possesses an arsenal of weapons that we can use if necessary.” I grinned.
“Okay. That’s good...I guess.” Grace sounded more relieved than impressed.
I pushed my shoulders back. “We prefer to engage our enemies in close combat. We often board ships that trespass into our designated territory.”
She nodded still looking unimpressed by my words.
Glancing down at her, I noticed her eyes darting back and forth as she tugged her bottom lip between her teeth.
Clearly I had no idea what I was doing when it came to wooing my mate.
We arrived at the observation lounge, with its ceiling to floor windows that offered a panoramic view of the vast expanse of space.
I gazed out the window, hearing Grace inhale a sharp intake of breath next to me.
“Oh my. It feels like I’m in a dream. I’m so excited about venturing into the galaxy. I never imagined that space could be so breathtaking,” she murmured.
Seeing the joy on her face made me feel happy. Her eyes revealed a sense of wonder and adventure.
Her barely parted lips rendered me speechless. My throat was suddenly parched.
Outside, the view was awe-inspiring, with twinkling stars forming a mesmerizing tapestry against the endless expanse.
But it was nothing compared to the beauty standing at my side.
“It is you who are breathtaking,” I said, placing a hand on her shoulder and looking down at her.
Heat radiated from her body, and I sensed I was not the only one feeling the pull between us.
Grace tilted her head to look up at me, and I noticed her cheeks still had their familiar glow, only this time the color rose from her neck all the way up into her face.
Her eyes flashed with a mix of surprise and gratitude, and I could see that she was not accustomed to hearing such words.
If I had my way, I would ensure she never wanted for anything and was treated like the treasure I saw her to be.
She made my very soul stir with happiness.
17
Grace
I WAS SPEECHLESS.Did he really just call me breathtaking?No one had ever said that to me before.
The sensation of Trex’s touch served as a poignant reminder of the affection I had been lacking in my life.
Right now, I wanted to feel his powerful arms wrapped tightly around me. To experience safety, protection and care.
It shocked me when, despite my earlier behavior toward him, he showed up at Joele’s quarters.
Trex’s conduct toward me showed a level of respect that was unparalleled by any human man.
I wasn’t sure why I decided to follow him out of Joele’s room, but something compelled me to do so.
The more time we spent together, the more my curiosity about him grew.
A sigh slipped out of me as I shook my head.
