Not Quite Terran Part 2 (Scifi Alien Romance Serial) Read Online Free PDF Page A

exit of the pool, carefully holding her tightly as they departed the mass of water. She whimpered in distress, unwilling to leave the warmth behind, but a rhythmic growl from Karru immediately soothed her.
    He assured her it would remain and wouldn’t disappear.
    She tried not to question the fact he was speaking in his own language and not federation common or Terran.
    He carried her into the bedroom and carefully laid her atop the covers, gently drawing a blanket over her damp, nude form. He stepped back, putting space between them, and she stared at him. “Aren’t you joining me?”
    He grimaced and frowned. “The bathing pool was for the care of the female.”
    “Any female would do?” The first stirrings of unease came to life inside her.
    “A Palia male is responsible for caring for females.”
    It was as if he drenched her in freezing water. Any female would do. “Oh. I see. It was a pity hand job,” she sneered. “Next time, we can leave ‘care for a female’ off the menu.”
    Karru’s frown deepened even further. “I do not understand. I cared for you as an honorable male would.”
    She had to remind herself that he wasn’t Terran. She kept expecting him to act like a Terran male when that would never happen. She sighed. “It doesn’t matter.” She shook her head. “Thank you for helping me.”
    And the orgasm.
    “I will change and then assume my post.”
    Yeah, you do that.
    Karru padded back the way they’d come, his clothes squelching and shoes squishing with each step. Just before he entered the bathing room, he paused in the doorway and turned to face her. “I… I was raised with many expectations and until this moment, I did not understand what older males meant when they discussed their sweet ones. I never imagined… I could have never expected…” He seemed to be searching for words he could not find. “It is beyond imagining, Rebecca, and I thank you for that trust.”
    Okay, maybe it wasn’t a pity hand job because those words, the emotion that filled his expression, was anything but pity.
    She relaxed into the delicious mattress, cuddling the blankets close as she drifted in and out of consciousness while waiting for Karru to return. It didn’t take long, or it could have taken zentics that she slept away, but he eventually stood beside the bed and stared down at her. He was nearly fully exposed now, a small loincloth hiding his sex from her view but it left his heavily muscled chest and strong thighs open to her gaze. She hummed in appreciation, her body heating and craving him once again.
    “You are satisfied with my appearance?”
    Was he an idiot? “Of course.”
    “And you enjoy my touch?”
    She smiled lazily. “Very much.”
    He dropped to his knees beside her, bringing his head even to hers. He brushed a tendril of her hair from her face and tucked it behind her ear. “And do you believe I can care for you? I can protect you?”
    Memories of the flash and glitter of his swords as he rapidly cut down six massive Duggises rushed forward. “Without a doubt.”
    He jerked his head in a quick nod, self-assurance filling him. “I know this.”
    She grinned and shook her head. Cocky . “No matter the species, men are all the same.”
    “I must leave while you sleep.” He grimaced. “I do not wish to, but it cannot be avoided. I must report to my people.”
    Right. The women. “What are you going to tell them? Are you going to kidnap women? Of course you are. I couldn’t have you answer that question before I got naked with you, could I? No, that would have made sense. I don’t even know why I let you in my—”
    Karru placed a single finger over her lips. “Palia do not steal females. I was sent to evaluate and I have. I will have my people contact your federation. There will be no kidnapping, sweet one. I swear it.” He cupped her cheek and rubbed her lower lip with his thumb. “All will be revealed soon, but we mean no one any harm. Least of all females. You