My claws retracted and my quills lay flat against my spine once more as I turned to the female in triumph. The thrill of victory coursed through my veins. I briefly wished I could hold her close and inhale her scent or perhaps steal a kiss in recognition of my success. The thought was fleeting but tugged in my chest for long minutes afterward as the urge to reach out and touch her nearly overwhelmed my senses.
All of the pride and glory was snatched away when I saw her horrified expression.
“What the fuck are you!?” she shouted as her voice rose with every word. “The Silver Surfer?”
She was panicking, her gaze darting anywhere but my face. Anxiety rose within my chest and my hearts thrummed against the bones so hard I thought they may burst clear through. Her fear tainted the air as the sickening realization that I was the one she was terrified of sunk into my rage filled brain.
How could I expect any other reaction from a human? She didn’t have experience with the Braxthar. Aliens were a foreign and mysterious concept. Was she truly the female of worth our council had proclaimed? Why was a human – the last resort – the only female I had found to bear the mark?
My shoulders slumped as I dared to look at her, my doubts insignificant. Nothing changed the mission. My frustration rose when the human’s eyes grew wide and she backed away, bumping into the towering tree behind her so hard she smacked the back of her head.
Veet!
A shrill sound escaped my throat as she stared into my eyes, her own dazed and frightened. Another high-pitched sound filled the air as she lifted her hand to the back of her head and glanced down. A smear of bright red blood was visible on her palm. My hearts skipped a beat. She was injured. A sound of anguish vibrated my chest followed by the heralding trumpet of my quills as they fanned out.
That was when I realized I’d just used my mating call on the human.
Forbidden.
Snarling, I fought against the imagery that word conjured in my head.
Shocked to find a possessive instinct rise within my body so recklessly, I froze as she relaxed and responded without hesitation. How would a human know the proper mating response? Fascinated by her reaction, I watched her bright green eyes glaze over. Her body collapsed as I darted forward and caught the attractive female in my arms, hauling her up close to my chest as my hearts pumped wildly in response.
Against my better judgement, I leaned in and inhaled her sweet but musky scent that reminded me of the noravock bushes that used to grow along the edge of my ancestral home as a child. A sweet and decadent but also deadly fruit with rich undertones. The velvety texture was prized for its medicinal properties but was lethal when ingested raw. Only great healers knew how to handle the delicate berries without risk of serious harm.
Her limp body fit perfectly against mine as if she was created to fit my other half. I ignored the fact that her fainting had nothing to do with how she reacted to my mating display. Every curve of her frame seemed to mold into a valley of mine as if we could intersect like a precise lock and a finely carved key. One for one, no chance of completion unless the connection was exact.
Perfect.
Venya. Mate.
The word burst inside my head and I chose to ignore the implication. There would be hours and days to contemplate all that had transpired but now my only focus was to ensure Kerra’s safety. For the first time, I felt free to use her given name. As of this moment, I would think of her more intimately than I had previously dared. Despite the feeling that I should keep my distance, I knew I would never follow through. I was already much too interested in the human. Perhaps Valtus was correct. Maybe I was compromised.
Relieved to find the transport had landed and was awaiting our arrival, I climbed aboard with Kerra secure in my arms. None of these things mattered now.
The female was coming back to Vindar. And no one would stop me.
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Nikki Landis is an award-winning and Amazon bestselling author of paranormal, sci-fi, and reverse harem romance. She lives in Ohio with her husband and amazing family.
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