Page 33 of Made For The Alien Warrior

Symphony leaned against Tiegan’s chest. In the darkness of the night, she could just make out the woman’s brown eyes. They were so dark, they were almost black. Her nose ring glinted in the moonlight.

The woman’s gaze moved to Tiegan’s arm that was wrapped around her shoulders. Dainty eyebrows rose and she tilted her head to the side.

Symphony cleared her throat. “I’m Symphony and this is Tiegan.”

“I’m Adhi. Come. Let me show you the girl.”

Symphony moved forward to follow her when Tiegan hauled her back. She stumbled, collapsing into his arms.

“Wait here,” he barked, glaring into her eyes.

“But…”

“Wait.”

She scowled at his harsh tone but swallowed her irritation and jutted her chin down once.

Adhi peered fearfully at Tiegan. “What did he say? Did he threaten you?”

“No. He just…” She gave Adhi a sheepish smile. “He doesn’t trust you. He wants you to take him to the injured person first.”

Adhi shot Tiegan another frightened look. “Will I be safe alone with him? Are you sure he is friendly?”

“Yes. He’s a Plutonian. One of the good ones.” Warmth spread in her heart as she admitted it out loud. “He’s saved me countless times now.”

“Plutonian? As in, he’s from Pluto?”

Tiegan grunted.

Symphony glanced up at the scowling alien. “Did you understand her words?”

“She is staring at me as if I am the strange one.” Purple eyes collided with hers. “It felt like she gave an insult.”

Her lips tugged further. “She asked if you were from Pluto.”

“Neh.” His eyes narrowed.

“You understand him?”

Symphony nodded. “It’s a long story, but I was basically implanted with a chip that translates for me.”

Adhi’s eyes widened. “I have so many questions.”

“Enough chatter. Ask her where the injured lies.” His nostrils flared and he pressed something into her hand. It looked like a small flute held together by a chain. “If this is a trap, blow into this. It is an emergency key that will alert the zapten to our location. Help will come.”

“She won’t betray us, Tiegan.” Symphony glanced at Adhi. “I know it.”

Tiegan squeezed her hand. “Do not argue with me. Just blow.”

“I will,” she promised.

Adhi watched her and Tiegan strangely. Questions glinted in the other woman’s eyes, but she pressed her lips together and didn’t speak.

Tiegan squared his shoulders. “Let us go, human.” He gestured to Adhi. “Lead the way.”

“He says he’ll follow you,” Symphony translated.

“O-okay.” Adhi trembled. With short, shuffling steps, she pointed to the mouth of a small cave. “I dragged her in there and hid because I was afraid an animal would find us.”

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