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steps and pushed past Task, uncaring if he got the other man wet in the process. He grabbed the towel
where it was warming on the shelf and wrapped it around his waist.
We have to find somewhere to hide you until they leave. Task grabbed his arm and Alexis
growled at the manhandling. No one was allowed to touch him but his Arak.
Let go of me, Alexis commanded. He pulled back, but Task didn t let him go. He growled and
tried to extricate himself. Stop it, Task. Lemme go! The servant dragged him toward the side
entrance that led to the breeding center.
There is a side exit in case the main house catches fire, Task murmured, ignoring his protest
completely. It s to evacuate the little ones. We ll leave from there. Down by the beach there is an
evacuation unit. I ll put you in there until after they leave.
No! Stop it!
He ll forgive me if I save you. Then he ll let me stay, Task continued to babble.
Alexis dug his heels in as best he could on the slick floor. Dammit to hell and back. Is that
what this is about? Him letting you stay?
Of course! Task snapped. I want him happy, and I don t want to go back to Kranok s house.
It ll be in shambles. I chose to leave for a reason.
What in the name of the eight galaxies of Eoean are you doing, Task? a voice snapped from
the entryway to the main house.
Hot relief pierced him. Thank fuck. Elia, get him off of me!
Task turned pleading eyes on their Arak. Please, Elia, understand. The government is coming
with enforcers to take him from you. They ve arrested your father for tampering with the lottery and
are confiscating all humans given as winnings in the past cycle from this area. They re going to take
him from you. Don t you see? I m loyal, Elia. Don t make me return to your father s house.
Elia took three strides from the doorway to reach them, and he had pissed written all over his
face. His nostrils were flaring, his eyes narrowed, and his jaw so tense that it looked like it would
shatter with the least provocation. He reached out and grabbed Task s free arm and twisted. Let.
Him. Go. Now. The low rumbled growl would ve been a total turn-on had Alexis not been so damn
worried about what Task had said.
Task s grip eased, and Alexis nearly lost his towel as he stumbled backward. Elia reached out
to steady him, a concerned look on his face. My honor, are you all right?
I m fine, Alexis said a bit sheepishly. I m apparently clutzy today. He nodded toward Task.
Is what he said true?
Elia shrugged. I have no idea. That tick on his jaw got more intense. I will find out. Task,
bring it up on the vid screen in my study. Now.
Yes, Arak. Task paused. Please, Arak, consider my staying.
Elia growled. I ll consider you dead if you don t hurry up and confirm the information I need.
Task turned and all but scrambled from the room at that.
Chapter Eight
Elia immediately pulled Alexis into his arms and gave him a tight squeeze. When you weren t
in my room, I worried.
I m okay, Alexis whispered. Today has been a hell of a day. He tried not to shake like he
really wanted to. The thought of leaving Elia left him cold.
I will not allow anyone to take you from me, my honor, he promised. I swear it to you. If
there is a way to keep you
Communication is open between your office and Prince Kranok s home, Task interrupted.
Damn that had been fast. Prince Noss is on the line.
Elia nodded, his expression hardening once more. Very well. Fetch a concubine shift from
Alexis s room and bring it to my study.
Does that mean I can stay? Task asked, a hopeful note in his voice.
It means you re on probation and I will discuss with Alexis whether or not you can stay after I
sort all this out. Until then, go to your damn room and stay there. In all the time he d been around
Elia, he d never heard him utter a human curse before or any curse for that matter. He had to be really
on edge.
Task beamed. Yes, my Arak.
Elia just rolled his eyes and pulled Alexis with him around the bath and down the hallway.
Alexis s towel slipped, and he nearly fell trying to keep it up and walk at the same time. Elia, I love
you, but lemme walk by myself, huh?
Elia s eyes widened. I apologize, my honor. He released him but continued moving at a
clipped pace. Just stay near me, please. I don t want to believe what Task said. But he did. The [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]
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steps and pushed past Task, uncaring if he got the other man wet in the process. He grabbed the towel
where it was warming on the shelf and wrapped it around his waist.
We have to find somewhere to hide you until they leave. Task grabbed his arm and Alexis
growled at the manhandling. No one was allowed to touch him but his Arak.
Let go of me, Alexis commanded. He pulled back, but Task didn t let him go. He growled and
tried to extricate himself. Stop it, Task. Lemme go! The servant dragged him toward the side
entrance that led to the breeding center.
There is a side exit in case the main house catches fire, Task murmured, ignoring his protest
completely. It s to evacuate the little ones. We ll leave from there. Down by the beach there is an
evacuation unit. I ll put you in there until after they leave.
No! Stop it!
He ll forgive me if I save you. Then he ll let me stay, Task continued to babble.
Alexis dug his heels in as best he could on the slick floor. Dammit to hell and back. Is that
what this is about? Him letting you stay?
Of course! Task snapped. I want him happy, and I don t want to go back to Kranok s house.
It ll be in shambles. I chose to leave for a reason.
What in the name of the eight galaxies of Eoean are you doing, Task? a voice snapped from
the entryway to the main house.
Hot relief pierced him. Thank fuck. Elia, get him off of me!
Task turned pleading eyes on their Arak. Please, Elia, understand. The government is coming
with enforcers to take him from you. They ve arrested your father for tampering with the lottery and
are confiscating all humans given as winnings in the past cycle from this area. They re going to take
him from you. Don t you see? I m loyal, Elia. Don t make me return to your father s house.
Elia took three strides from the doorway to reach them, and he had pissed written all over his
face. His nostrils were flaring, his eyes narrowed, and his jaw so tense that it looked like it would
shatter with the least provocation. He reached out and grabbed Task s free arm and twisted. Let.
Him. Go. Now. The low rumbled growl would ve been a total turn-on had Alexis not been so damn
worried about what Task had said.
Task s grip eased, and Alexis nearly lost his towel as he stumbled backward. Elia reached out
to steady him, a concerned look on his face. My honor, are you all right?
I m fine, Alexis said a bit sheepishly. I m apparently clutzy today. He nodded toward Task.
Is what he said true?
Elia shrugged. I have no idea. That tick on his jaw got more intense. I will find out. Task,
bring it up on the vid screen in my study. Now.
Yes, Arak. Task paused. Please, Arak, consider my staying.
Elia growled. I ll consider you dead if you don t hurry up and confirm the information I need.
Task turned and all but scrambled from the room at that.
Chapter Eight
Elia immediately pulled Alexis into his arms and gave him a tight squeeze. When you weren t
in my room, I worried.
I m okay, Alexis whispered. Today has been a hell of a day. He tried not to shake like he
really wanted to. The thought of leaving Elia left him cold.
I will not allow anyone to take you from me, my honor, he promised. I swear it to you. If
there is a way to keep you
Communication is open between your office and Prince Kranok s home, Task interrupted.
Damn that had been fast. Prince Noss is on the line.
Elia nodded, his expression hardening once more. Very well. Fetch a concubine shift from
Alexis s room and bring it to my study.
Does that mean I can stay? Task asked, a hopeful note in his voice.
It means you re on probation and I will discuss with Alexis whether or not you can stay after I
sort all this out. Until then, go to your damn room and stay there. In all the time he d been around
Elia, he d never heard him utter a human curse before or any curse for that matter. He had to be really
on edge.
Task beamed. Yes, my Arak.
Elia just rolled his eyes and pulled Alexis with him around the bath and down the hallway.
Alexis s towel slipped, and he nearly fell trying to keep it up and walk at the same time. Elia, I love
you, but lemme walk by myself, huh?
Elia s eyes widened. I apologize, my honor. He released him but continued moving at a
clipped pace. Just stay near me, please. I don t want to believe what Task said. But he did. The [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]