time for that,” said the male who’d never seen her in action. Before Olivia could
show off her unlocking skills, Makl pulled out a laser pistol and shot the control panel. The door
whooshed open and a new alarm wailed to life.
“What was the point in hiding all the way here if you were going to do that?” she complained as
he dragged her through the portal.
“The few extra galactic units we gained as a head start might be needed later. Now, follow
closely. I’ll need my hands free for the next little bit as we might have to fight to make it to my ship.”
“Which will never clear the dock. They’ll have it clamped down tighter than the chastity belt I had
to wear as part of my ruse.”
He stumbled. “I would have liked to have seen that.”
“I’ll bet you would.”
“Distract me later with the stories. Follow and prepare to be amazed as I single-handedly save
your delicate human skin and escape this cursed planet.”
“I’ll believe it when I see it.” But even she had to admit, the more she saw of Makl – and despite
his flirting demeanor – the more she realized he hid a cunning mind. However, did he have enough skill to get them out of here?
If anyone could get them out of this, it would be Ifruum, her friend and teacher, but since her
mentor seemed to have left her to her own devices, she’d have to make do with her purple killer.
Uncle Murphy save them both.
Chapter Six
I need to get away from here and off planet. Easier said than done, and if by himself, Makl
would give it odds of around fifty percent for accomplishing it alive. Dragging along a human, who
winced when he killed to protect? Bound to either get him shot into pieces or catapulted into fame.
It seemed his pretty barbarian, while cool and collected in situations she’d scouted and planned
for, didn’t do so well when confronted with too much pressure – and violence. That or his awesome kiss still had her wits addled. He preferred to think the latter because it sure scrambled his thought process for a few moments. Oh, the temptation to ravish her, audience, danger, or not. Next time, maybe he wouldn’t stop.
Enough. He mustn’t think of sex – most specifically with her – right now. He needed a clear head to make it through the net of guards and mercenaries probably headed his way. Alone, he could have
probably melted away and blended in to the crowd, but with a distinctive human in tow, he would have
appreciated some help. If only he’d spent more time looking for a travel companion, a sidekick of sorts, to provide outside support during such situations. A partner to…
A warm breeze fluttered overhead as an aircar dropped from the defined aerial street and
hovered. He peered up, expecting to see a strobe light flick on and the security force blare its orders.
Instead, from the open door on the side of the vehicle, a ladder unraveled, its metal limbs unfolding and clacking into place.
What in the universe?
“Get in!” a voice shouted. A furry face poked from the opening of the floating car and a paw
waved.
Shoving him aside, Olivia scrambled to grab hold and clamber up.
He grabbed her leg in an attempt to hold her back. “What are you doing?”
Kicking free, she turned his way and rolled her eyes. “I’d say it was obvious. I’m escaping. I
knew if anyone could save me, it would be Ifruum. Although, you gave it a nice try, purple. Are you
coming?”
Coming? I hope to soon, was his leering thought as he stared up at her waggling buttocks, her tight slacks contouring her shape nicely as she clambered up the suspended ladder. If only she wore a skirt, with no undergarments. He would have enjoyed a peek.
Sirens increased in treble and he snapped out of his drooling state – with a mental reminder to
garb her in a dress as soon as possible. Grasping at the rungs, he muscled his way up the ladder to her.
They didn’t have far to climb as the craft began reeling them in. Soon enough,