Текст книги "Valiant"
Автор книги: Laurann Dohner
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“This is a lot to take in, huh?” Her gaze met 927’s as she looked up at him.
“Yes.”
“It’s normal if you’re feeling a little afraid but it’s going to be great. We’re all going to be here for you. I know it’s a lot to take in but just take it one step at a time. Everyone here is your friend and cares about you.”
She held out her hand. “I’ll walk with you. Take my hand. You’re not alone.”
Valiant growled. Tammy turned her head to frown at him. She knew he was possessive but she owed 927
enough to help him through a rough spot. He’d done that for her. She didn’t want to upset Valiant but she wanted him to understand.
“Do you remember your first day of freedom? Well, I remember my first day at school. That was kind of a whole new world. I’m his friend. I’m going to hold his hand the way my mom held mine and I’m going to walk him outside. I love you so don’t feel jealous. I totally belong to you and I am so happy about that.”
Valiant relaxed. A smile split his lips. “School? You compare being set free to school?”
She shrugged. “Well, you guys were set free from a living hell. I got imprisoned in the school system for thirteen years of my life. It was a form of mild hell.
You’re missing the point. It was all new and scary to me.
My mom held my hand and walked me to my first class.
She stayed around until I got settled. It made me feel better. It’s my only fond memory of her. He doesn’t know any of you but he’s spent some time with me.”
Justice suddenly laughed. “She’s taking his mother role.”
Tiger winked at 927. “Lucky you. You have a mommy.”
927 looked confused. “A what?”
“She is protective of you as though you are her child,” Valiant sighed. “Welcome to the family, son.”
The New Species laughed. Tammy frowned at them.
She dropped her offered hand. “Fine.”
927 reached out and gripped it suddenly. He grinned down at her. “Thank you. I’d love for you to walk with me outside.”
Tammy smiled at him and squeezed his hand. She shot Valiant a smirk and started to leave the room. 927
stayed close to her side. Tiger and Justice led the way.
Valiant came up behind Tammy and took her other hand.
She looked up at him, grateful he understood. They walked outside together.
Two New Species jogged off to drive the SUVs to their location. Tammy glanced at the three assholes who stood in handcuffs with two New Species guarding them.
Pete, Mike, and the doctor appeared pretty scared now that they were the ones under the control of others.
Valiant growled when Tammy faced the three, released his and 927’s hands, and took a few steps closer to the prisoners. Valiant’s hand halted her by gripping her upper arm.
“Where are you going?”
Tammy gazed at him. “I just wanted to talk to them for a second. They are all shackled up and those men gripping them aren’t going to let them go, right?”
Valiant frowned. “You should have nothing to say to them.”
A nger gripped her. “I don’t plan to talk to them.” She pulled out of his hold. She walked up to Mike and Pete.
She glared up at both men. She hesitated for a second before kicking Pete hard in the shin. He cursed, hopping on one leg. Tammy turned to Mike and kicked him in the balls. He doubled over with a loud gasp, groaning in pain.
Tammy reached up to the doctor, took his glasses, and just tossed them away. She didn’t bother kicking him. When she backed away and turned, it was to find Valiant gaping at her, his shock apparent. She met his eyes, shrugged, and returned to his side.
“I owed them.”
“You bitch,” Mike groaned, doubled over.
Valiant lunged and punched him in the side of the face. Mike hit the ground hard and groaned. A snarl tore from Valiant. “Don’t talk to her. You’re lucky I’m not allowed to kill you or I would.” He spun and marched to Tammy.
“Thank you, Valiant. He made a remark about holes that I didn’t particularly like.” She rubbed his arm. “My hero.”
Valiant hesitated. “A ny time, Tammy. Do you feel better now that you kicked them and took the property of one away?”
Tammy hesitated. “In one second I’ll feel great.” She turned and stormed over to the older man. “I hope you rot in hell, you miserable bastard. I hope they give you ten years for every day you tormented them and those poor women. You’re a vile monster.”
The older man glared at her, his eyes squinted since she’d taken his glasses. “I’ll never see prison.”
“You think not?” She snorted. “If it’s not prison, you’ll be facing the death penalty.”
“I know I won’t. I’ll cut a deal. I know too much.”
Justice was there suddenly. “You think so?”
“I’m too valuable not to be given a deal. I know where two smaller testing facilities are located where more of your kind are being held.”
Justice paused. “Do you want total immunity for your information from your law? I can give you that. I have the authority.”
Outrage blasted through Tammy. “You can’t give them that.”
Justice shot her a look. “Quiet, Tammy. I know what I am doing. Saving New Species is paramount.”
She closed her mouth and stewed silently. Valiant squeezed her shoulder. She studied his relaxed features, it dawning on her that he’d be really mad if there were a real possibility of any of those men being released to harm anyone else. It made her understand that harm anyone else. It made her understand that something was going on that she wasn’t aware of and she should trust Justice.
“Yes,” the older man said. “I demand total immunity for any crimes.”
“Fine. We’ll take you to Reservation, you will tell us whatever it is that we need or want to know and you shall have total immunity from prosecution on all charges, from your people.”
“I want that too,” Mike groaned from the ground.
“I will give it happily if the information you share saves the lives of more of my people.” Justice glanced at him with a frown. “You better know something useful.”
Valiant gripped Tammy and turned her. He took her for a walk far from the men. Tammy was steaming mad but she held her tongue until they’d moved out of earshot of Justice and the captured men.
“He’s going to give them immunity? A re those jerks just going to get away with everything they’ve done?”
She hissed the words to make sure they didn’t carry.
Valiant leaned down, his face inches from hers.
“Justice is giving them exactly what they are asking for.
Immunity from the human prison system.” His eyes sparkled. “Justice will learn everything they know before he introduces them to New Species law.”
It took her a few seconds to grasp that meaning. Her anger drained quickly. “What is the punishment for kidnapping and being evil bastards who enjoy torturing people under your laws?”
Valiant pulled Tammy into his arms, holding her. His lips brushed her ear. “They will be locked up and eventually they’ll die. We have the right to defend ourselves and the right to punish those who put themselves under our law. By asking for immunity from their own justice, they now belong to ours.” He turned his head, his gaze purposely fixing on Justice North.
“He’ll show them the same amount of mercy they showed you and our people.”
Tammy was glad he held her when she glanced at Justice North. A s she studied the handsome New Species leader, she detected his anger and nearly felt sorry for those jerks. That was until she replayed everything she’d overheard them say since she’d met them.
That old doctor had been doing horrendous things to Valiant’s people for a long time. The two thugs who had helped him had made a twenty-dollar bet on whether she’d get raped or murdered. Her sympathy fled instantly.
“I’m glad,” she admitted. “They deserve it.”
Valiant suddenly growled. “His scent is on you.”
“Whose?”
“927.” He pulled back, frowning. “Did he touch you?
I smell him all over you. I was told he slept on you.
Why?” His voice dropped deeper.
“It was cold. He didn’t touch me in any sexual way, Valiant. I swear.”
He forced his temper back. “I need my scent back on you.”
She paused, knowing he was weird about how she smelled and it probably was rough on him to smell another man, to know someone else had touched her.
“How far are we from Reservation?”
“A bout half an hour.”
“It will be all right. We’ll go home, I’ll shower, and you can hold me. I’ll smell like you again before you know it.”
Valiant shook his head. He growled and turned to Justice, calling out, “We are taking a walk. I hear water.”
“The SUVs should be here any moment.” Justice frowned.
“I must share my scent with her now,” Valiant demanded. “It’s driving me crazy smelling another male all over her.”
Justice stared at him for a few heartbeats and gave a sharp nod. “I understand. I’ll send one SUV on and another will wait for you. Just hurry.”
“Thank you.”
Valiant suddenly grabbed Tammy and scooped her into his arms. He strode quickly for the tree line. She wrapped her arms around him and didn’t struggle in his hold.
“What does sharing your scent with me entail?
Valiant, why are we storming into the woods?”
Valiant didn’t answer. They reached a small creek not far from where they’d been. He set her on her feet and held out his hand. “Give me your clothes.”
Her mouth dropped open. “You want to have sex right now? Here? Seriously? I’m not exactly in the mood for that.”
He sighed. “I want your clothes. I’m throwing them away.”
“What would I wear?”
Valiant started stripping out of his clothes. “Mine.”
“Is this really necessary?”
“Do you want me to kill your 927 because his scent on you is driving me insane? I was relieved at first that you were fine but I can’t be locked inside a small space with you for a long period of time without it making me angry, Tammy. You are mine but you smell of another male. The drive to Reservation will take too long for me to keep fighting my urges to mark you again.”
“Shit. Really?”
He nodded. He pulled his shirt over his head and bent to remove his shoes. “I can’t take the scent of another male on you. It’s agitating me.”
Tammy glanced around the area, seeing nothing but trees and water. “Fine but if anyone sees me naked, I’m going to be mad and really embarrassed.”
going to be mad and really embarrassed.”
Valiant grinned, stepping out his pants. “I would beat them bloody and remove their eyes for looking at you.”
“Funny.”
Tammy stripped out of her clothes until she stood there naked. Valiant didn’t stop removing his clothes until she could view every inch of his body. She stared at him.
The man turned her on every time he was naked, the sight was that appealing. Her gaze lingered on his chest and muscular arms.
“Tammy,” Valiant growled. “Do not look at me that way unless you want me to fuck you on the ground right here.”
She forced her gaze away from his. “That wouldn’t be a good idea since they are waiting for us.”
“Wash your skin in the water. I would do it for you but if I touch you I will want to do more. Much more,” he growled.
Tammy moved. The water was icy. She washed her body as best as she could. Valiant waited for her on the bank. She shivered hard as she left the water. Valiant smiled at her, staring at her taut nipples.
“Beautiful.”
She wrapped her arms over her breasts, hiding them from his view. “I’m not excited. I’m freezing.”
“Sorry.” He chuckled.
He handed her his shirt and boxer briefs for her to put on. They were still warm from his body. She felt like a small kid in his large, baggy clothes. Valiant just wore his pants and footwear. His arms opened as he walked to her, hugged her tightly, and began rubbing against her, nuzzling her with his face. She laughed, wrapping her arms around him.
“What are you doing now? That tickles.”
“Returning my scent to you. When we’re safely home I’m going to remove those clothes and mark every inch of you.”
“Mark me, huh? What does that mean?”
“Lots of rubbing and touching,” he growled. He shifted her in his hold, one arm hooking behind her legs as he swung her up, the other one clutching her tightly to his chest. “Let’s get back. Justice is waiting.”
Tammy glanced at her discarded pile of clothing as they walked away. She sighed. I loved that top. Oh well.
She had to admit they’d probably only bring back bad memories if she insisted he didn’t abandon them in the woods. He carried her back to the warehouse.
One of the SUVs waited. Justice, 927, and Tiger had remained behind. The three prisoners and the five other New Species officers were gone. Justice smiled at the couple when they walked out of the woods.
“Is it better now, Valiant?”
“Much.” Valiant grinned at him. “She smells more of me than him.”
“It’s a weird thing,” Tiger sighed. “Mated men get obsessive about their women having their scent and no one else’s.”
927 nodded. “Do we all have mates now? Will I get one?”
Justice laughed. “We would be lucky to find one but only a few of us have found women to claim. I do not have one.”
“I don’t want one.” Tiger looked horrified. “They are cute as hell and the regular sex would be nice but I want to keep my freedom.”
“I am free,” Valiant growled.
Tiger arched his eyebrow. “Really? Do you want to go hunting with me for a solid week? I know you love chasing deer.”
“I won’t leave Tammy for that long but I would go if she comes with me.”
Tiger nodded. “My point is made. You would have said yes in a heartbeat before. Now you always have to think of her before you make a choice. I like it just being me.”
“The sex is not regular,” Valiant growled. “It’s amazing, addicting, and worth every second I won’t be chasing deer with you. I’ll have a better time with my Tammy.”
Justice laughed. “I can believe that. Nicely said, Valiant.” He grinned at 927. “Don’t listen to Tiger. A mate would be a wonderful thing. I am sure you will find one when the time is right.”
“But you have not found one? Do you want a mate?”
927 cocked his head to study Justice curiously.
Justice hesitated. “I would love to have a mate but I haven’t had the time to look for one yet.”
“You are very busy,” 927 agreed. “Tammy explained your job to me and everything you do for us.” He paused. “Will you find where I came from and set them free?”
“Yes,” Justice swore. “We are already working on it.
We’ll do whatever it takes to bring them home.”
“I would like to be there when you do.”
Justice hesitated. “We’ll see. First we need to get back to Reservation. We don’t like to be away too long and we usually have a human security detail with us. It’s a task team that I control. We didn’t want them to be part of this mission though because we weren’t sure what we’d have to do to retrieve her or you. I didn’t want to make the task team uncomfortable or feel torn between their loyalty to their own kind and ours. Some of the humans who don’t work with us feel hatred and fear toward Species. Most don’t but the ones who do have a tendency to try to kill us when given the chance. We’re vulnerable to attack without more backup. We’re safe on Reservation but not always in the outside world yet.”
927 nodded. “I think I understand.”
Valiant took a seat in the SUV with Tammy on his lap. He wouldn’t let her go but she didn’t mind having his arms wrapped around her. She clung to him. Tiger drove with 927 in the front passenger seat. On their drive they wanted him to have the best view of the world he’d missed out on seeing.
Justice took up the back bench seat. He’d brought his computer and cell phone. He removed his shoes and his shirt to get comfortable before he started talking softly on his phone while viewing something on the laptop screen. Tammy realized he never stopped working. She turned her head to glance forward. 927 grinned widely as he peered, with sheer amazement, out the windows at the world. She smiled, finally turning her attention to Valiant.
“I’m kind of glad this happened.”
Valiant growled, a look of horror crossing his handsome features. “I’m not.”
“I was a little afraid to get married. You were so set on it and I felt as if we were rushing into it too fast. I learned something from all of this. I want to marry you and spend every day of the rest of my life at your side. I even want to have a baby. I hope we have at least three.”
He laughed. “Only three? I was thinking of trying to get eight.”
“Come on,” she gasped. “Eight? A re you kidding me?”
He laughed. “Yes. I am kidding you.”
“Thank you.” She chuckled. “A s I was saying, I’m not afraid anymore. This whole thinking I would die and afraid I’d never see you again really slammed home how much I love you and how I want my future to be with you.”
“Good. Now your heart, your body, and your law will know you belong to me forever.”
“Yes.” She ran her fingers through his hair. “A nd we’ll get married the first chance we get.”
“Tomorrow,” Justice spoke up.
Valiant and Tammy turned to stare at him and he grinned. “I just heard from my staff. The license came through. We can schedule your wedding for tomorrow if you want. I’ll still be here. I postponed everything on my schedule for a few days to be on hand for this crisis. I want to be present while we plan the assault for Colorado.”
Valiant grinned. “Tomorrow is perfect.”
“Tomorrow is perfect,” Tammy agreed, hugged him hard, buried her nose against his neck and just clung to him. She’d been so terrified she’d never see him again and now she knew exactly what she wanted. Him.
Valiant closed his eyes, breathing in Tammy, and his arms refused to release her. She sat on his lap, safe, and once again he realized what a phenomenon she was to him. A ll the things that could have gone wrong began to filter through his thoughts.
She could have died, the newly freed male in the front seat could have forced bred her and killed her.
When they breached the building the human males could have rigged the cell with explosives they might have set off. She would have died before he reached her and that would have torn his heart—
“Valiant?”
Tammy halted his grim thoughts and his eyes opened to stare deeply into her beautiful ones. Her small fingers slid into his hair and she caressed his scalp.
“It’s okay. You look so angry but I’m fine. I’m right here with you.”
“Don’t ever leave me.”
She smiled. “Never.”
He pulled her tighter against his chest, brushing a kiss on her forehead, and knew he’d never survive if he lost her.
Chapter Sixteen
Tammy frowned at Valiant. “No.”
He stared back at her. “I told Justice I would go.”
“But we’re going to get married today, remember?”
He frowned. “We will when I get back. Justice personally asked me to go with them, Tammy. Please understand. We all owe Justice so much. He asks little of me. When you were taken, he did everything to get you back to me. He asked and I couldn’t say no.”
She nodded. “I’m being kind of petty when you put it that way, aren’t I?”
He moved forward, pulling her into his arms. “It is not petty to feel disappointed that we won’t get married today. Nothing will stop us tomorrow. We are leaving on helicopters to go to Colorado within the hour and I should be back by morning.”
Tammy nodded. “Be very careful and come back to me.”
“I will always come for you.”
“Is this going to be dangerous?”
Valiant hesitated. “It is a heavily armed place. They are holding over ninety of our people, Tammy. Species just like 927.”
“I understand. Is he going too?”
“Justice decided not to bring him. He is too fresh from the experience. We need control and the skills we have learned since we were freed. 927 is angry but he understood. The important part is getting our people free.”
“Did that crazy doctor jerk tell Justice where the other places are too?”
“Yes. They are working on that. We will find them and get our people freed.”
“We? You would go too?”
He hesitated. “No. This will be my one and only mission. I’ve calmed since I met you and Justice is worried that this place might be rigged with explosives.
My senses are stronger than most Species and he needs me as an asset on this one. The doctor we captured isn’t sure if they rigged the cells or not. I plan to take care of you and this is the last time I’ll risk my life. I just need to do this one thing and I feel I owe them that much for all that was done to get you back to me. I’ll work with some of the others in the Wild Zone who are like me, have the same keen sense of smell, and make them more stable.
That way Justice can take them if he needs help in the future.”
“Explosives?” Fear gripped her, imagining him being blown up.
“That’s why I must go. I can smell them. I’ll be safe.”
She nodded. “Good. Spending one night away from you was horrible and I don’t want to do it again.”
“But another man held you.” His jealousy showed.
“It was cold and I didn’t really have a choice. There was one bed and he scared me. I wasn’t going to fight with him, Valiant. I was too happy he hadn’t broken my neck or tried to touch me in a bad way.”
“I am angry still. I hate that anyone held you besides me.”
“I love you. Don’t be jealous.”
“I know that. I will be gone for a short time. We’ll fly there and at dark we attack.”
“A re you guys going in alone?”
He shook his head. “No. They are sending in a special task force with us. They do this regularly. Justice says he knows the two teams who will work with us. He said they are all good men who were assigned to assist us. They are under Justice’s orders at all times. I will be back by morning.”
“Will you call me after it’s over and let me know you are all right? I will be worried sick about you.”
“I will call. Justice always has a phone with him. I’ve been ordered to stay by his side.”
Tammy smiled. “Yes. He does always carry his phone and a laptop.”
“I must go.” Valiant leaned down and brushed his lips across Tammy’s.
Tammy gripped his shirt and yanked him closer, opening his mouth with hers to deepen the kiss. Tongue met tongue. Valiant growled, pulling her closer. Tammy inwardly smiled. It was one of the things she loved about Valiant. One kiss and he was ready to take her to bed.
Valiant broke the kiss. His narrowed eyes sparkled.
“You did that on purpose.”
“I did what on purpose?” Tammy tried to sound innocent.
Valiant took her hand and pressed it to the front of his black cargo pants. “This.”
Tammy rubbed the hard length of his rigid cock. He groaned, pressing his hips closer to her hand. Tammy gripped the outline of his erection through his pants and reached for his zipper with her free hand. She eased it down and unfastened the top button.
“Tammy,” he growled.
“You have a few minutes.” Tammy shoved down his pants and underwear. She lifted her skirt, yanked down her panties, and kicked them away. “Pick me up.”
Valiant grabbed her hips, lifting her higher into his arms. Tammy wrapped her legs around his bare hips.
Her body was primed already when Valiant quickly entered her. His hands cupped her ass tightly and he thrust into her pussy hard and fast. Tammy pressed her face against his chest, moaning loudly against his shirt, wishing it were his skin.
She used her arms on his shoulders for leverage to grind her hips, making sure his shaft pounded into her the way that brought her the most pleasure. In minutes Tammy screamed his name as the climax tore through her. Valiant roared when he came. He held her limp, sated body against his.
Tammy chuckled. “That’s how we should always say goodbye.”
Valiant laughed. “I agree.”
Tammy lifted her face, smiling at him. “Just come back to me safe.”
Valiant brushed his mouth over hers again. He put his nose against hers when their lips parted. They gazed into each other’s eyes. “I have everything to live for. I have you. I will be very careful.”
The doorbell chimed. Valiant sighed. She unlocked her ankles from around his hips. Valiant eased out of her body and placed her on her feet. Tammy laughed as Valiant righted his clothes and walked to open the door.
She didn’t have to worry about fixing her clothes. Her skirt fell past her knees to hide the loss of her panties.
Tiger stood in the hallway.
“I take it from the loud noise I heard on the elevator that you both have said goodbye?” He grinned.
Tammy blushed. “You heard that?”
“Everyone inside the building heard that. We are all looking forward to when Justice allows you both to live at Valiant’s when this is over. It’s remote out there and far enough away that we might miss knowing when you two have sex.” Tiger stared at Valiant. “A re you ready now that you’ve properly said goodbye to your mate?”
Valiant leaned down and picked up something off the floor. He grinned. “I am now.” He walked to Tammy and handed her the pair of panties she’d kicked away. “Keep these on while I’m gone so I can think about tearing them off when I return. I love you.”
Tiger laughed.
Tammy ignored Tiger and the embarrassment she suffered. Her hand brushed over Valiant’s chest where his heart beat as she accepted them. “I love you too. Hurry home to me.”
She watched the men walk away. There was no longer an officer posted outside her door. They had caught their mole who had been feeding information about Justice and what was going on at Reservation.
Everyone knew she belonged to Valiant, no one would bother her, and they trusted her not to leave the hotel without an escort because some of the Wild Zone occupants could pose a danger to her since some of them weren’t mentally stable.
Charlie A rtzola would never to be a problem again.
That’s what she’d been told. She closed the door and locked it, wondering for a split second if the attorney was dead. She mentally shrugged. She really didn’t care about his fate as long as he’d never cause trouble again. Justice had assured her that he wouldn’t.
* * * * *
It was past midnight when the phone rang. Tammy lunged for it. “Valiant?”
“How did you know it was me?” His deep voice sounded amused.
“Because no one else would call this late and you promised me you would. A re you all right? How did things go? Did you get them? Is everyone all right?”
“Slow down,” Valiant chuckled. “I am fine. We had a few injured but all will survive. We rescued all of them.
They were not expecting us and since it was at night, they were lightly guarded. The humans ran instead of trying to kill our people before we could get to them. It was pretty easy to take them.”
Tammy blew out a relieved breath. “I was worried.”
“I know. Thank you for caring about me that much.
We are transporting them to Reservation within the next twelve hours. We only have the two helicopters and have to fly them a few at a time. Justice does not want to traumatize them more with a long drive and we do not want to expose them to the outside world by trying to charter a larger plane. Too many questions and too much red tape. I’m staying here until the last group has been evacuated. You go to bed and rest, sexy. I should be home tomorrow by lunch.”
“Okay. I miss you.”
“I miss and love you.”
“I love you too.”
Tammy hung up, sad, missing him badly. She’d give anything if he were stretched out next to her on the bed.
She couldn’t believe how addicted she’d become to him.
She climbed out of bed to use the bathroom.
The doorbell chimed. Tammy frowned after glancing at the clock, seeing it was just past midnight. She donned a robe and padded through the hallway to the living room. She felt a little uneasy since she knew she no longer had an officer posted in the hallway. She walked to the door and bit her lip.
“Who is there?”
“It is Breeze. I brought ice cream. I know Valiant is gone and I thought you wouldn’t sleep well. May I come in?”
Tammy unlocked the door and threw it open. She smiled at the tall brunette. “Come in. It’s so good to see you. Did you say ice cream?”
Breeze walked inside holding a covered tray. “Not any ice cream. I brought double-dipped chocolate sundaes.
Ellie taught me how to make them. They have chunks of brownie inside them too.” She smiled down at Tammy from her much-taller height. “A re you sure you don’t mind me visiting so late?”
“No. I’m really glad you are here. I doubt I’ll sleep.
Valiant just called.”
“How did it go?” Breeze set the tray on the coffee table and lifted the lid. She sat on the couch and handed Tammy a spoon that had been rolled inside a napkin. “I haven’t heard anything yet.”
“Valiant said they got them all and everyone is fine. A few injures but nothing life threatening.”
“I am so happy to hear that. I must make arrangements for the half-dozen women we were told were being held there.”
Tammy hesitated, not sure if it was her place or not but really wanted to do something. “Do you need help?”
“I would love that.”
Tammy lifted her sundae and examined it. Her eyes widened. “Thank you so much. Wow. This is just…wow!
Look at all that chocolate. A re those walnuts?”
“Yes.”
“I love walnuts and brownies. Chocolate hard-shell syrup.” She took a bite. “A nd small chocolate chips. This is so good. You have to thank Ellie too.” She paused.
“You can eat chocolate? Valiant says it makes him sick.”
“Some Species get ill from it and some don’t.” She
“Some Species get ill from it and some don’t.” She grinned, took a big bite, the enjoyment showing on her face. “I love it.”
* * * * *
Valiant watched silently as six women were led past him by one short human female. His gaze followed the woman. Her hair was eye catching. It was flaming red and in a ponytail that fell to her ass. The human female led the Species women to the waiting helicopter and they climbed inside. Valiant frowned. He turned, looking at Tiger.
“Who was the small human woman with the bright hair?”
Tiger glanced at the helicopter. The woman was clearly visible since the doors were still open. She checked each seat belt of the six Species before taking a seat last. The pilot closed the side door and climbed in the cockpit.
“That’s Jessie Dupree. She’s the human female who usually is on hand when our Gift females are found. She is part of the human task force assigned to us by the government. She comforts our women when they are found. I am surprised she is here. She usually only deals with our women who were sold.”
“You would think she would be afraid of our females.
She is small compared to them.”
Tiger shrugged. “I don’t know what her deal is but she’s the one the humans send in when they locate one of our females. I don’t know why she’s here since these women weren’t sold but instead were still contained for testing. We did invite the humans in on this one and it was their call to bring her with them.”
