Free Alien Desire: A sci-fi contemporary menage romance (Stargazers Book 2) by Thalia Frost Page A

let her get to me?
    He'd been able to let women go for the most part since Allyson had broken his heart and taken everything he had when she left—including their unborn child. She had had an abortion without telling him until a year after. Being apart had taken its toll, and cheating, leaving, and erasing all signs of what they had had together were her solution. He would never have done the same to her, but being faithful wasn't rewarding, even for genius physicists with important work to do, apparently.
    The thought of her betrayal and of the loss of a child made him want to cry, months later. He only wished she would have talked to him, rather than leaving and taking his future with her.
    She was everything to me, and that kid would have been, too. Now, my job is—like most other physics nerds in the world that I swore I'd never become.
    He shook his head, in spite of the sadness, his cock tingling. He kept trying not to think of Gina Forester. She was so sexy with her long legs and full lips—and her intelligence. He hadn't looked at another woman since Allyson until her, and even in this remote place, he had had his chances.
    “She is bad news,” he whispered to himself, plunking his pen down on his desk.
    Larch and Ford were way too happy today. It looked like they had already gotten to her.
    She's a slut, like Allyson. I can't deal with that. I need someone I can trust—a woman who is truly devoted to me like I will be to her.
    He blew a breath out, numbers blurring before his gaze.
    Time for a cold shower—after work and after I ask Gina to help me with this mound of work.
    He grimaced at his weakness.
     
    * * * *
    “As it turns out, I can use your help if you have some time to spare,” Pax walked into her office without even knocking, right before lunch time.
    Gina cleared her throat. “Oh, okay. I'm a bit surprised. You didn't seem interested earlier.”
    “I wasn't sure I needed it.” He handed her a stack of pages. “I'll send you the link, too. I'm looking for numbers that don't fit in this particular set. I need a second pair of eyes. This is important. If we find an explanation for these anomalies, won't don't need to waste more time on the blinking star.” He grinned wryly.
    “I understand. I'll be careful with it.” She wanted to please him—why, she wasn't sure. It seemed like a waste to even try. He just seemed vulnerable, somehow, behind the icy facade. “When do you need it to be done?” She leaned against her desk, studying him, noticing his long, tapered fingers and high cheekbones.
    Number one hottie.
    “In two weeks if that will work.” Pax stepped closer and waved a hand in front of her face. “Did you hear me? Earth to Gina.”
    Her cheeks grew fiery. “Sorry. I was thinking about something else.”
    About putting my hand down those pants.
    “Right.” He frowned. “I need these within a few weeks, at the latest. Two weeks is better. We have a lot of work to do.” He turned on his heel and left.
    Just when I thought I was making some headway...at least toward friendship.
    She threw the files down on her desk, just as her cell phone rang.
    “You up for lunch? Just you and me?” Larch asked, a promise in his tone.
    “I guess so, if Ford can't join.” Gina licked her lips.
    “He can't. He has a meeting with NASA that will go on for hours.” Larch didn't sound disappointed.
    Gina wasn't either. She wouldn't mind getting to know Larch on a personal level, just the two of them. “Alright. What time and where?”
    “My place in ten minutes. I'm already here. I've put some sandwiches together. And there's wine. Always.”
    She laughed lightly. “Of course. We can't have lunch without wine, can we? Sounds great. See you soon.” Her inner thighs were already slick just thinking about it.
    “I can't wait. Literally. I'm already as hard as stone, stroking myself.”
    “Woah, big boy. Don't start the party without me. I'm coming.” She laughed.
    “In more ways than one.