that.”
She finally swallowed the lump that had lodged in her throat after he’d kissed her.
His kiss was torture … his kiss was one of fate. She couldn’t deny that now. But she’d outwitted fate before, and she could do it again. He let out an irritated sigh. She didn’t care if he could hear her thoughts, once he’d gone to the bridge .... She cut her thought off before she could complete it. She was however, too late. He’d picked up on it, and, despite her caution, he’d also just filled in the blank.
“Maybe I should tie you to me.”
“That won’t be necessary. I’ll be fine here while you go and wage war with a significantly more powerful enemy.”
“More powerful?” His harsh laughter made her spine tingle. “You still haven’t fully comprehended the sort of situation you’re in have you? My side is the more formidable one. The weight of power is in our hands. And, in due time, your ‘ side ’ will find that out the hard way.”
She gasped. “How many people do you intend to kill on your way to dominance?
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yours.”
“Dark path? Dark path is what your civilization is currently on … your planet is now the scourge of the galaxy. Slave trading is legal, if not encouraged … do you realize how many lives your government has already ruined? If someone doesn’t stop Earth, the galaxy will be completely at its mercy. I can’t let that happen.”
“So you think you’re some sort of blasted freedom fighter, is that it?”
“Ten years ago, you fought for the side that was campaigning for freedom and democracy for all. Where did it get you? You were trampled beneath the current government’s feet. Liberty and justice have been thrown out. Now your government rules with an iron fist and persecution is their middle name.”
“I don’t want to hear anymore of this. You are needed on the bridge, remember?”
He gave her one last penetrating look. She shivered.
“We have lots of time to work out the kinks in our relationship. I shouldn’t be long on the bridge. My crew is going to make damn certain they make short work of this latest obstacle.”
“Obstacle. Well, you’re going to find yourself dealing with a hell of a lot more of those in the very near future. You’ve knocked on grief’s door, and they’re answering.”
He scowled at her. She blinked. He actually looked as if he wanted to yell at her.
She hoped he would.
As soon as he left the room, she leapt into action. Walking to the nearest wardrobe, she opened the door and searched for something that would fit her. She grabbed what looked like a long tunic with leggings. Or was it a dress of some sort with tights? It looked as if it would fit her, Talia must have helped Aries prepare for her presence in his life.
She slipped into the strange looking outfit and turned to the door. “Damn.” She didn’t realize she’d spoken aloud until she heard her own voice. He’d locked the door behind him. She glanced around the room and smiled when she saw the glass of pink water. Her head still throbbed, and, if she hoped to be able to break the locking code on the door, she needed to be able to think straight.
Dashing over to the table, she picked the glass up and gulped down the pink water. It tasted remarkably sweet and slightly refreshing. If it was indeed poison, it tasted like heaven. She bit her lip, now for the security console. She made her way toward it and had almost reached the door when some sort of force rocked the ship. Screaming, she was knocked off her feet. She went sliding and hit the far wall with a loud cracking noise.
“Ouch!” Rubbing the back of her neck she looked up. They were being attacked. Panic rose inside of her. She was being attacked, and she had no power whatsoever over her fate.
A klaxon started to ring off in the ship, making her ears hurt and her eyes
She finally swallowed the lump that had lodged in her throat after he’d kissed her.
His kiss was torture … his kiss was one of fate. She couldn’t deny that now. But she’d outwitted fate before, and she could do it again. He let out an irritated sigh. She didn’t care if he could hear her thoughts, once he’d gone to the bridge .... She cut her thought off before she could complete it. She was however, too late. He’d picked up on it, and, despite her caution, he’d also just filled in the blank.
“Maybe I should tie you to me.”
“That won’t be necessary. I’ll be fine here while you go and wage war with a significantly more powerful enemy.”
“More powerful?” His harsh laughter made her spine tingle. “You still haven’t fully comprehended the sort of situation you’re in have you? My side is the more formidable one. The weight of power is in our hands. And, in due time, your ‘ side ’ will find that out the hard way.”
She gasped. “How many people do you intend to kill on your way to dominance?
You can’t do this. You’ll never earn my respect or love by going down this dark path of Doorway to the Stars by Marly Mathews 35
yours.”
“Dark path? Dark path is what your civilization is currently on … your planet is now the scourge of the galaxy. Slave trading is legal, if not encouraged … do you realize how many lives your government has already ruined? If someone doesn’t stop Earth, the galaxy will be completely at its mercy. I can’t let that happen.”
“So you think you’re some sort of blasted freedom fighter, is that it?”
“Ten years ago, you fought for the side that was campaigning for freedom and democracy for all. Where did it get you? You were trampled beneath the current government’s feet. Liberty and justice have been thrown out. Now your government rules with an iron fist and persecution is their middle name.”
“I don’t want to hear anymore of this. You are needed on the bridge, remember?”
He gave her one last penetrating look. She shivered.
“We have lots of time to work out the kinks in our relationship. I shouldn’t be long on the bridge. My crew is going to make damn certain they make short work of this latest obstacle.”
“Obstacle. Well, you’re going to find yourself dealing with a hell of a lot more of those in the very near future. You’ve knocked on grief’s door, and they’re answering.”
He scowled at her. She blinked. He actually looked as if he wanted to yell at her.
She hoped he would.
As soon as he left the room, she leapt into action. Walking to the nearest wardrobe, she opened the door and searched for something that would fit her. She grabbed what looked like a long tunic with leggings. Or was it a dress of some sort with tights? It looked as if it would fit her, Talia must have helped Aries prepare for her presence in his life.
She slipped into the strange looking outfit and turned to the door. “Damn.” She didn’t realize she’d spoken aloud until she heard her own voice. He’d locked the door behind him. She glanced around the room and smiled when she saw the glass of pink water. Her head still throbbed, and, if she hoped to be able to break the locking code on the door, she needed to be able to think straight.
Dashing over to the table, she picked the glass up and gulped down the pink water. It tasted remarkably sweet and slightly refreshing. If it was indeed poison, it tasted like heaven. She bit her lip, now for the security console. She made her way toward it and had almost reached the door when some sort of force rocked the ship. Screaming, she was knocked off her feet. She went sliding and hit the far wall with a loud cracking noise.
“Ouch!” Rubbing the back of her neck she looked up. They were being attacked. Panic rose inside of her. She was being attacked, and she had no power whatsoever over her fate.
A klaxon started to ring off in the ship, making her ears hurt and her eyes
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