Free Celestial Beauty by Angela Castle Page B

nodded to Loc.
“Best take a seat, brother, and listen.”
     

Chapter Six
     
    Celeste sat up at the sound of knocking at her door.
She’d been drifting on the brink of consciousness, the comfortable warm bed
making it too easy for her to fall into dreamless sleep, unlike the rock hard
cave and cage floor she’d been forced to sleep on in the past few weeks. She
wasn’t exactly sure how long it had been since she’d been taken from Earth. The
knocking sounded again, so she pulled the red sheet from the bed as she stood
up, tucking it around her body, and moved to the door. At least they showed
they cared enough to knock rather than barge in. It was their ship, and they
could do whatever they wanted, if they wanted. She reached for the door
release, and it slid open to reveal one of the brothers. It took her a moment
to realize it was Kue. His hair was swept back as if he always used his hand
for a comb, and there was kindness in his eyes. He held a bundle of clothes in
his hands, but as his eyes swept down her sheet covered body, the look changed,
and he audibly swallowed.
    “ I uh, these, um, for you.” He shoved the clothes at
her. “Your brief is in ten minutes in the meal room.” He took a step back, his
eyes returning to meet hers. She bit down on her bottom lip, to stop herself
from gasping at the raw carnal heat in his eyes, as if he wanted to pounce and
devour her. Does he really see me as
beautiful and desire me?
    What had he said again? She shook her head trying to
remember why he’d come. Oh, yes. “Um,
a brief?” Confusion ran through her.
    “ You’re a part of our crew now, and are expected to
help around this old ship. Zeb wants to brief you on your duties.”
    She blinked in surprise. Did she expect to laze about
and do nothing? Of course not. His request was very sensible, but what kind of
work she was expected to do, knowing nothing about this species’ technology?
    “ Thank you, Kue, I’ll be there.”
    He nodded and reached for the door panel. It slid
shut, and she stared down at the grey and black fabric in her hands, lifting it
up to let it hang down. It appeared to be some kind of overalls, and in her
size.
    Well then, she’d best not keep them waiting. She
hurried into the small bathroom to clean up, a small excited thrill running
through her. It would be good to feel helpful for once, rather than helpless.
    Zeb was waiting for her, hands behind his back,
military stance. He nodded as she entered. Nerves made her belly flutter as she
came to stand before him.
    His golden gaze swept down her length and the cosy fit
of her one piece work clothes.
    “ Good to see the clothes Kue modulated fit you. How did
you rest?”
    Fit me . She fought not to roll her eyes. The suit pushed up
her breasts a fair bit, giving her a deep cleavage. The rest clung, exploiting
all her lumps and bumps, yet Zeb’s smile was one of pure approval. Eh, men. Focus, this is my chance to be
helpful for a change.
    “ Um, very good, thank you. Kue said you wanted to brief
me?”
    He lifted his eyes from her cleavage to meet hers, his
expression now one of serious intent. “Yes, I did, but first let me apologies,
for myself and for my brothers’ poor behaviour towards you earlier. Believe me,
it will not happen again.”
    She blinked in puzzlement and couldn’t help but
question. “It won’t? Uh, I mean you’ve been nothing but kind to me, and as for
your brothers and the kisses.” Heat rushed into her cheeks at the word. “It
was, uh okay, no harm done.”
    “ Nevertheless, none of them should have touched you
without your direct consent. Do not misunderstand my words, Celeste. They want
to touch you, kiss you and do more, but unless you want us to, we will refrain.
You are now under my command and like my brothers will obey orders.” It wasn’t
the first time she’d heard the “we” part. Granted, before, with her being only
female on the ship, her suspicion grew, and she figured there was more to