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Trall—she’s still new to our ways.” Mik defended, but did nothing to hide her smile.
    Trall just chuckled. “You don’t need to worry about anything today. Rin told me he has plans for you.”
    “ Yes, sightseeing. I’m looking forward to getting to know your world better.” She genuinely did, offering him a grin.
    “Your world now , too.” Mik sipped her juice.
    “ So, how well do you know Rin?” Probing for info, she needed to know everything about him she could.
    “ I've known him a long time; he and my brother work together. Most of my kind are soldiers and palace guards.”
    “He works at the palace ? Is he some kind of official or diplomat? He has a strong air of authority around him.”
    Julie jumped as Mik snorted out her juice. Without missing a beat, Trall shoved a napkin at her while patting her back. She snatched the cloth, covering her mouth, but Julie didn’t miss the look she gave Trall.
    Julie narrowed her eyes in suspicion at them. “What?”
    Trall leaned back, folding his upper arms over his chest, while one of his arms gestured towards her.
    “Julie, it’s up to Rin to tell you who he is . All I can say is I’ve known him a very long time and he is as trustworthy as they come. I can assure you you’re safe with him. I wouldn’t have let him touch you otherwise.”
    It was comforting Trall was looking out for her, though at the same time annoying he thought he had the right to run her life. She sighed, her cup hovering a whisper from her lip.
    “So , you’re not going to tell me anything are you?”
    Trall smiled. “ Drink Julie and keep your questions for Rin.”
    * * * *
    Orin parked his Zoomer KR and swung out of the saddle, striding around to the back of Trall’s tavern. He had a sleepless night making plans, talking to his officials about how he wanted to proceed with the Earthling women at Uric Weston’s estate. He left out the fact he found his nightingale, but soon he would reveal her, once he captured her heart and told her the truth.
    He recognized Trall and Julie’s voices. Even when she talked, she there was a musical air about her. His curious little Earthling was asking questions about him. True to his word, Trall remained evasive. He walked into view, seeing how she and Trall sat with one of his barmaids.
    “ Beautiful morning,” he greeted the trio, but his gaze was on his woman, her dark hair pulled back, her eyes widening when she saw him. Her face flushed as her gaze ran over him, drinking him in. Oh yes, my sweet Earthling, look all you want. I’m all yours.
    “Beautiful morning , Rin. Taking my little song bird to see the sights? I trust you will take good care of her. I would like her back to sing tonight.”
    Tra ll raised a challenging eyebrow, knowing he couldn’t say anything in front of Julie, yet. Oh, Trall was enjoying this.
    “Of course, you know I take good care of what’s mine. I’ll have her back to sing.” And fuck her blind.
    Julie glanced between Orin and Trall. He loved her expressive eyes, displaying her bright curiosity.
    “Are you ready , Julie?”
    She set do wn her cup and rose to her feet. The soft, Ario dress accented all her lush curves and her graceful beauty. Soon, he would have her in the finest and softest threads in all the galaxy with his mother’s gems dripping from her ears and throat.
    “Guess I’ll see you later.” Julie smiled at the barmaid and Trall before walking towards Orin.
    He gave her an assessing look. Her cheeks flushed pink while his gaze dropped to the blue scarf draped around her neck, hiding her creamy skin and the cleavage of generous breasts. His mouth watered remembering how good her skin and breasts tasted.
    He shook his head. “No, no, this won’t do.” He closed the distance. His fingers curled into the scarf around her neck, tugging it off. Wide-eyed, she stepped back. He didn’t miss the subtle hitch in her breath.
    Orin leaned down. “Little song bird, I think I’ll explore that