Free Alien Soldier's Baby (Scifi Alien Romance) (Zoran Warriors) by Luna Hunter Page B

gently, but firmly. “Rest, sweetheart. You’ve been through too much already. I will make you a soothing chau-chau .”
    I glance down at my leg. Singular. I’m surprised I’m not in agonizing, gut-wrenching pain. Despite my no doubt horrifying injury, I feel calm, and dare I say, relaxed? Is this the shock talking?
    Koryn leans over me and kisses my forehead. I close my eyes and hum softly to myself. As long as he stays by my side, I know I will be alright.
    “What’s going to happen now?” I ask Koryn.
    “Don’t worry about that,” he says. “You need to rest.”
    This whole you-need-to-rest-and-let-the-big-aliens-handle-things schtick is starting to get on my nerves. Yes, losing a leg is a minor setback at the very least, but my mind is still as sharp as a tack.
    Or it would be, without all the adrenaline and toxins coursing through my veins. I sit upright again, but the room spins around me, and I see stars.
    “ Rest ,” Koryn growls as he pushes me down firmly, his fingers wrapping around my wrists. “You’re running on pure adrenaline right now. Your body needs to rest. Okay?”
    “Okay,” I sigh.
    He shakes his head, a warm smile on his face. “You’re as stubborn as a Zoran.”
    “You love it,” I whisper.
    Bey walks back into the room, a cup of hot tea in her hands. “Here you are,” she says as she hands me the cup. She tilts my head up softly so I can sip on the warm drink.
    Instantly I feel a warmth spread through my body, from the tip of my head down to my toes.
    “What is this?” I ask.
    “My special mix,” Bey says with a gentle smile. “It’ll help you rest.”
    My body feels heavy, and my eyelids are struggling to keep open. I close my eyes and sleep takes me once more.

14

Koryn
    “ J ust follow the rope ,” I say. “It’ll take us straight to the surface.”
    I can see the fear in Bey’s eyes even as she nods decisively. Even though the female is terrified, she doesn’t want to show it. For the Berans, the surface means danger. Ygg could be lurking behind every tree. They found comfort and safety in their tunnels… but not anymore. One monster has found them, and more will follow.
    Getting used to life topside will be quite a challenge for them, I can imagine.
    “How’s your grip?” I ask the Beran behind me. His name is Timber, and he’s the only one who volunteered, alongside Bey, to help me carry Kelly back to my ship, the Thundercat .
    The medi-computer on board is the only thing that can save her life now. The Ygg’s toxins have infiltrated her bloodstream, making her weak and vulnerable. If she doesn’t receive treatment in time, her heart will stop beating.
    I just hope the ship hasn’t been destroyed by those insects.
    Honestly, I’m surprised her condition is as good as it is. Her body took an awful big hit, and I’ve seen men bigger than her felled by less. Her small, human body is more resilient than it looks.
    She’s a fighter.
    “I’m good,” Timber says behind me, his voice a low grumble.
    Kelly is in a deep sleep, Bey’s special chau-chau mix made sure of that. I’m thankful. Kelly’s body will need all its energy to keep her blood flowing. She’s so bullheaded that she’d definitely overexert herself if given the chance.
    I thought humans were weak and frail, but Kelly has changed my mind completely.
    I glance back at her. My mate. She’s lying on the makeshift stretcher Bey quickly threw together, her eyes closed, a relaxed smile on her face. I wonder what she’s dreaming about.
    Timber and I are both holding one end of the stretcher while Bey leads us out of the cave complex. The tunnels are sloping upward, into the welcoming glare of daylight.
    Bey volunteered to come with me without a second thought, unlike her mate, Frostpaw. She ignored his protests, calling him out on his cowardice. I’m disappointed in the Beran. They continue to hide in their caves, rather than take the fight to the Ygg and reclaim their planet. Perhaps the