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“We will abandon this plan and proceed to the next one.” The central orb stated flatly. “And if that fails?” “Lexx will enter the gauntlet.” A purple skinned Rishan stared in annoyance at all of the orbs floating around her. She had rushed to a communications room the moment she was notified that the double [...]
“Lexx has been difficult to deal with. If we have to kill him to remove him from play, so be it.” Andisel spoke without hesitation in that decision. “I’m sure Kane will be agreeable enough to sell her eggs for her freedom and we can continue keeping Kaimar in stasis as a backup. Lexx is [...]
She didn’t hear the door open. She didn’t hear the rustle of expensive cloth over the smooth tiles of the floor. “Kane, we have a proposition for you.” The voice was smooth and dripped with a sickeningly fake charm. “Yeah?” Kane shook her head, brushing her hand quickly across her cheek and into her hair [...]
“Nothing much, really. You won’t miss them.” The Sairah’s voice was smooth. It was grating on Kane. “Just your eggs.” Kane narrowed her eyes and stared through him. He did not just ask for what she thought he had.
“You’re joking.” Kane snorted in disbelief. Rishan eggs? What value did they hold anywhere. She had never given thought to having children of her own. To her, it was a worthless ambition. Why? They would just tie her down. “No. They’re worth more to us than you.” He continued. “No deal.” Kane did not need [...]
Laughter and the sound of splashing water filled the air. It was a typical day at the pool and Chel was trying her best to relax on a nice warm lounge chair. She was just out of the danger zone for getting wet and halfway under the shade of a nearby umbrella. “I’m safe here. [...]
“Everything here is familiar and safe.” Chel sighed. “It’s like I never met Lexx-” That mental statement sent a shiver through Chel. Never met him? If she had never met Lexx, there was so much she would have missed out on. Dangerous or not, she would never wish away the experience. “Hey, Chel!” Chel didn’t [...]
“Why aren’t you in the water?” Chel looked up to a grinning male face who was speaking to her in an almost accusatory tone. She had recognized the voice, but when she opened her eyes, barely recognized him. Part of that was because the sun was to his back. “… getting a tan?” Chel returned [...]
Chel stared a moment. “Come on, let’s go swim!” ” … okay …” Chel felt her body move before her mind comprehended an actual answer. Gone were her thoughts about impending doom. This was just the distraction she needed. A friendly face. A very handsome friendly face who she knew. Someone who didn’t have any [...]
