Chapter Six #2
I put monitors in the control room of Zell s station. I am nosey. Bailey chuckled. Symo has been telling him to get his head out of his ass. His words, not mine. He touched the mind of a lot of Terrans to come up with that gem.
So, you aren t afraid of him.
Nope. I am not. That was never the issue. I am afraid of letting him in and him filling up all the parts that I have been using for rage and revenge.
I don t understand.
You don t need to. Bailey smiled.
Sage looked at her and shook her head. So, how much longer are you going to show the stars your junk?
Another hour and a half. The suit will call me when it s ready. So, how does one relax when having sex with a Hmrain?
There is a lot of meditation but even more focusing on how you feel in the moment. Keep going until it stops feeling good then continue when it does again. Before you know it, you will have squirmed right down onto that cone.
Bailey laughed. Right. I forgot about that. Did you know that the human penis is designed for females who have multiple partners? The shape of the head scoops out the semen of the previous male. The overseers don t need it because... well, I don t know of any species who would try it.
They chatted about random things until Bailey was ready to get back in her suit again.
They ate, they slept, and then the world of the Temple loomed.
It was time to get Sage back with family.
The matron said, Clearance granted, but swing wide of the station. There s a Zellic warship there.
Bailey smiled. Are any of the occupants on the surface?
No, but we are under strict orders to tell them when you arrive.
Sage asked, How strict?
When you two set foot in the Temple, they are to be notified.
So, the guesthouse is up for grabs? Sage smiled.
The matron chuckled. You read my mind. Coordinates on the way.
Bailey got the coordinates and flipped a switch. There they are.
Sage blinked. What?
Symo s ship has a concealment field. Nebel built it. This one has the same. We have been flying incognito. So, I just have to avoid him, and we should be good.
Their ship changed course and moved below the invisible vessel. Bailey muttered, And now we hit the brakes.
Sage held on and muttered. Why?
Two huge cables shot over their hull and into the space they should have been in. That would be why.
She swirled around and got into her atmospheric entry angle. The hull lit up, and she dropped concealment. Bailey got them to the coordinates with style and grace. When they left the large shuttle, a group of companions surrounded them and led them to the guesthouse.
* * * *
Z ell frowned. Why haven t they called?
Symo smiled. Because we specified that they had to be at the Temple. If they are elsewhere, they are free.
Zell growled. I will find her. Let s go down.
We made an agreement. Now, we have to change our tactics.
What?
We simply tell them that we want to engage in consorts from their fair world. You do know that they can t refuse us, right?
Zell paused. Oh. Right.
Symo filed the petition, and the matron flicked on his screen three minutes later. Masters. How kind of you to come to our humble world to seek out consorts, and very clever, Master Symo. Very clever, indeed.
You flatter me, Matron. So, Zell and myself are on the way down. We will see you within the hour.
The matron s eyes went wide. Yes, Overseers, we await your arrival.
The call ended, and Symo got to his feet. Right. Let s go. She s warning our ladies as we speak.
Zell scowled. What will they do?
Well, having met Bailey a few times, I can only say I look forward to being surprised. Symo chuckled. You have your contract?
Yes. It is embarrassing to be directed in this manner.
You have rested for some time. These Terrans are amazing, but they are emotionally damaged.
They watched everything they hoped for disappear in front of their eyes.
Finding their place in the stars has been difficult for some.
I am hoping Bailey has had enough time. Controlling myself with her will be the most difficult part.
Zell sighed and held up his tablet. Let s go.
Symo grinned. Let s.
* * * *
S age got into home clothes and sat in relief. No ties, no binding, no restriction. Just loose robes and plenty of air moving around her.
Bailey was in her battlesuit and smiling as the companions tried to coax her out of it. Sage knew just what to say. Bailey, there is a pool out back for swimming. You are welcome to it.
Bailey groaned. That is the most tempting offer I have had since I was offered a place on a shuttle.
You are welcome to take the offer. Sage smiled. If you are attended, it might help some of the companions realize that not all bodies are perfect and smooth but are still beautiful.
Flatterer.
One of the nearby companions smiled at her and said, It s a lovely pool, lady. I would be delighted to escort you and assist you. I have dealt with bio-suits before.
Bailey sighed. Fine. I could use a swim.
Sage smiled and watched the combat instructor lead Bailey to the pool. It was an excellent distraction as the matron came toward them at speed.
Matron moved as smoothly as she could, but she was panting as she stopped. They are coming. They seem to have remembered they have the right to claim any consort from any population. They will be here within the hour.
Sage swallowed. I thought I would have more time, but Bailey and I spent the trip talking it out and eating cookies. It felt really good, and she made a few points I hadn t considered.
Like what?
Like, I can make demands of Zell, and if he doesn t want to meet me in fair negotiation, he is free to select someone else.
Matron sighed. He can just grab you and take you.
And I will escape as soon as I can. I will continue to run as long as I am held against my will. I am very stubborn when I want to be.
Matron smiled and touched her cheek. I do recall. The Temple s contract team will represent you if you need it.
No, I think I need to hammer this out with Zell myself.
Matron hugged her. So, he didn t touch you?
Not beyond the necessary. He got what he needed and left.
Aw, kit. That is a crime.
I thought so.
Where is your friend?
Bosonix is taking her to the pool for a swim. He appreciates the opportunity to see scars.
Matron chuckled. Her overseer might not like that.
Probably not, but it might edge him out of being so patient.
Patient?
He has pursued Bailey around for months, but all he needed to do was ask Nebel to disable her ship. Hmrain will do that for others all the time.
The matron smiled. Not necessarily. If their consorts asked them not to, they would rather please them than give in to a sibling.
Oh. Right. I hadn t thought of that. So, when they arrive, you will be taking them to the conversation room?
Of course. We will have tea and discuss what they are looking for. I will play dumb, and they will play along until they won t. At that point, you will be on your own.
I understand. I think this will make it a little fun.
Matron quirked her lips. You have a strange idea of fun.
I know.
They hugged, and Sage crossed the building and looked out from a balcony. Bailey was swimming slowly and getting in a bit of relaxation under Bosonix s watchful eye. Sage tilted her head. The grey and black striping looked a lot like the way Bailey described Symo. That wasn t suspicious at all.