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“I know, but it’s difficult.”

She took Stalad’s hand and squeezed.

“Listen to Lezon.He and Abby helped me return to full health.I trust them.”

“I just hate having holes in my memories.”

“Understandable but give yourself some grace.”

Lezon put down the scanner.

“Both of you can go.It’s late and we all need rest.Makai said Stalad can have the quarters across from yours, Morgan, if you’d like to show him the way.”

She hopped down.

“I can do that.Oomph.”She shook her head when Stalad picked her up again.“I can still walk.”

“You’re barefoot on cold floors and we’re going the same way.”

“Fine.Have it your way.Take a left when we leave the med bay.”She tried to keep from sinking into his strong, warm chest.

“As you wish.”

She directed him to her quarters.

“We’re here.You can put me down now.”She pointed to the door opposite them.“Those are your quarters.There’s a comm system if you need anything.”

His arm under her knees dropped and the one around her back tightened as she regained her footing.

“Thank you, Morgan.Sleep well.”

“You, too.Thanks for saving me.”She grinned.“And I guess for being my ride here.”

His brown eyes caressed her face.

“My pleasure.”

Watching to ensure he was able to open the door, she closed hers when he was out of sight.He looks as good from the back as he does the front.Firm ass and that tail, whew.

Changing into a nightshirt she purchased on Nulorn the first day they arrived, she smoothed the soft fabric along the front.Padding to the bathroom, she washed her face, used a tooth cleaning tab, and brushed her hair after using the facilities.Her reflection in the viewer showed her face flushed and her eyes bright.She made a face and laughed at herself before heading to bed.

She clutched her pillow and snuggled under the blanket.What is it about Stalad that makes him so appealing to me?I met lots of Svesti on Costonia.Hell, King Sovex was fucking gorgeous and a nice male, but he didn’t make me want to get closer to him.

Closing her eyes, she drifted off to sleep dreaming of warm brown eyes, a naughty tail, and tasty desserts.

Chapter 11

Staladroamedthehallsto orient himself to what facilities were on the ship.I’m hungry and my quarters are too small to practice my forms.

Turning at the slap on his shoulder, he saw Captain Makai.Except for the two white braids on the side of his head, he had pulled back the remainder of his long hair.

“Good morning.Looking for morning meal?”

“I was hoping to find a dining area.”

“Walk with me.”Makai moved up next to him.“After we eat, I’ll give you a tour.”

“I’d appreciate that.”

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