Page 52 of Grulen

“The tour?”Niksen bit out.

“Is everyone ready?”Makai looked at the other Orkites.

Fraddar wiped his face with a napkin.

“Might as well do it now.It will give her time to walk off some of her ire.”

“Aargh.”Niksen stomped out of the room.

“Please excuse us.Morning meal was delicious.Thank you.”Lollek stood and smiled at the group.“We’ll have more time to become acquainted during our travels.”She and the other Orkites followed Makai.

“Wow.Spoiled much?”Kara snagged some bacon from Crax’s plate.

Rain’s expression turned thoughtful.

“I’m not sure.We know how difficult it can be to prove we’re as capable as men.She may simply be reacting to something cultural.”

“Well, I hope she settles down.We don’t need to be walking on eggshells for this mission.”Abby sipped some water.

“Will you be training later?”Stalad asked.

Morgan nodded.

“We’ll be working on the silks.Why?”

“May I join you?”

Her eyebrow raised.

“You want to exercise with the women?”

“If you ladies wouldn’t mind.I’ve discovered I like learning new techniques and skills.”Stalad’s brown eyes brightened.

“Would you teach us some of your training forms?They look a lot like some martial arts moves from Earth.Those could come in handy.”Rain leaned forward.

“Of course.”

“Are you guys okay with Stalad joining us?If you’d rather, I can teach him separately.”Morgan glanced at each of the humans.

“Doesn’t matter to me.”Kara shrugged.

“Sure.”Abby stood.“I’m going to change and I’ll meet you all there.”

Rain and Kara pushed back from their seats.

“We’ll clean up first.”Rain began stacking dishes.

Morgan smiled at Stalad.

“Let’s go.I’ll show you how to do the safety checks before everyone else shows up.”

“After you.”

Morgan fanned herself.Stalad proved to be an attentive student.He asked pertinent questions and took corrective criticism well.And his muscular control impressed the hell out of her.Watching his abs contract and release or his thighs wrap around the fabric caused electric tingles in her girlie parts.Damn, he’s a fine example of manliness.Maleness?Not sure what the proper word is out here in space, but I sure do like watching him.

When he wound his tail around the silks and hung upside down, the women cracked up.Kara added monkeyish vocalizations.When the women explained whythey found it so amusing, he imitated the sounds which they found hilarious.He’s so damned likable.Fun sense of humor and not afraid to be a bit silly.

His scent grew stronger as he exerted himself.She enjoyed his cinnamon and caramel scent more than she should, especially when she moved closer to correct his grip or position.At one point, she forcibly stopped herself from licking his straining bicep.

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