Page 76 of Grulen

His tail wound about her wrist and she paused.

“I don’t deserve you or your understanding.”

Morgan smiled sadly and rubbed his tail before unwrapping it.

“You’re one of the few beings I’ve met out here who does, Grulen.I’ll see you at mealtimes.”

Her firm ass swayed as she left.His head fell into his hands, and he tugged on his hair.

This is so crekkin’ difficult.Goddess, please let me be free and remember everything.

“Ready?”

Grulen inhaled deeply and squared his shoulders.Nodding sharply at Makai, he took the first step down the ramp to set foot on his home world.Morgan joined them at the head of the line, while the remaining Wing Raiders followed, each carrying bags.TheFortitudereceived special permission to dock planetside and a flitter waited for them.

Taking in the area, he saw only military vessels.Makes sense due to the size of the Wing Raiders’ ship.The Fortitude would take up too much room at one of the civilian spaceports.

Two royal guards approached.

“Captain Makai, I am Wexan Yanz and this is Jespan Kragen.King Sovex asked that we escort your party.”He dipped his chin.“Lady Morgan, it is a pleasure to see you again.”

“Yanz.Kragen.It is good to see familiar faces.”

Grulen’s tail began flicking at Morgan’s genuine delight at seeing the males.He suppressed the unbidden growl in his chest.

“King Sovex believed sending guards you knew would alleviate any concerns Jevax or the Wing Raiders might have.”

“That was thoughtful.”Morgan introduced everyone as they walked to the large flitter.

“We’ll be taking all of you to a cabin in the King’s Forest.”

Morgan frowned.

“Why is that?”

Yanz looked at Grulen.

“The mind healers suggested we house you in a place where you would have privacy as your memories return.They felt it would be counterproductive to require you to participate in unstructured interactions with Court members where you might not recall their names or any prior history with them.”

Grulen’s anger at not being consulted surprised him.He glanced down at Morgan’s hand patting his forearm.Taking a deep breath, he realized the mind healers had a legitimate point.

“That may be best.”

“If you like, the Wing Raiders may stay with you as additional security for your safety and familiar faces, but you may find the accommodations crowded.”

“Do we need to make the decision now?”Makai frowned.

“No.”

The group stowed their gear and took seats in the flitter while Kragen and Yanz sat in the cockpit to pilot.Once airborne, one of them activated the outside viewer.Like everyone else, Grulen took in the greenery below once they left the spaceport.Pink gravel paths weaved in the more populated areas.Buildings merged with native flora to keep a natural look to Svesti-made structures.Occasionally, they saw other flitters in the air.The quiet chatter of the human females and the Jalaxians registered only as background noise.

This feels familiar, almost like a dream.

He recognized Trezoura, the capital city, and the palace, although he had no memory of being in either.No long afterwards, they landed in a clearing outside a large structure.

“We’re here,” said Kragen.“Someone will get your bags.I believe the King and Lady Rachel await your arrival.”

Crek.I’m meeting the King?Now?

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