Free Passionate Desire by Barbara Donlon Bradley Page B

make the perfect soldier. The government could alter anyone’s DNA and they would be able to fit into society undetected, only to have that enhanced soldier part activate when it is needed, then they would be able to switch back to a normal citizen of society. The thought that they could turn anyone into an assassin is what made me leave with all my research. I made sure that research is safe and they have no way of duplicating it.”
    “And that is why that man wants you.”
    “Yes. He knew an awful lot about me. I’m pretty sure he wants me to fertilize that egg. To create something to his liking.” He turned the monitor with the research off and looked at her.
    “Do you think it’s to make a perfect soldier too?”
    “I don’t know. The fact that he found me worries me. If he can find me, anyone can. I might have to find another hole in the wall to hide in.”
    “Why not ask for protection from one of the planets you feel you can trust. Surely one of them would be able to protect you.”
    “I don’t feel I can trust any of them.” He went to one of the bags. “You didn’t get a chance to eat anything earlier, did you?”
    “Not really.”
    “I grabbed what I could of our meal. We do have some entertainment to watch so why don’t we enjoy our meal and watch the show.”

 
     
    Chapter 4
     
     
    Heather rested her head against Storm’s chest as they waited for the doctor to finish his mission. As much as she would have liked to have gone with the doctor she knew better than to ask. Knowing there was a chance she could have gotten hurt would have kept her at Storm’s side.
    Storm had finally accepted the fact that she was only trying to help, but he still felt she needed to be punished.
    She grinned as she thought about how he had punished her so far and she hoped he wasn’t done. He could punish her like that all the time.
    “Why are you smiling? It makes me think you got your way again.”
    How he could see her smile was beyond her, until she noticed the mirror like surface nearby. “I was thinking about my punishment. You think you could punish me like that again?”
    “You’re not supposed to enjoy your punishment.”
    “Oh? And how am I supposed to hate it when you bring me to such heights of joy?” She lifted her head so she could face him. “If I were to punish you the same way you’d beg for more.”
    “You’re right.” The intercom system beeped. Storm answered. The doctor appeared on the screen. “Done, doctor?”
    “Yes, sir.” He smiled. “Everyone is fine on the ship. The breach has been sealed and one of their other ships is on the way to help them. I truly appreciate you allowing us to do this. The people on the ship turned out to be from Earth.”
    “What were they doing so far from home?” His jaw tightened just a little. That anger at giving in was back.
    “They say they are a research ship exploring the area. Security downloaded a copy of their system to see if they are telling the truth. That information should be in your computer in the next minute or two.”
    “Thank you, doctor.” The screen went blank and he sat back in the chair. Knowing he didn’t like giving in had Heather shifting her weight, wanting to at least give herself some space so she would have a chance to fight before he pounced on her but his hand held her in place. “You are not going anywhere.”
    She sighed, and she had just gotten permission to put her uniform back on.
    “You were right.”
    That got her attention. She sat up and looked at him. “Excuse me?”
    “If we had ignored that ship Earth would have been up in arms about it. And my mother would be displeased with me even though I was just following policy.” He frowned at the grin on her face. “But that doesn’t mean I’m happy about it.”
    “Of course not.” She tried to wipe the grin off but she was too happy to know he actually saw her side this time. “So what is my punishment this time?” Her hands went to the