WIP Wednesday - Righteous Fury

              Laaruu moved closer, close enough to kiss if he bent a few inches. A smile pulled at those kissable lips. “You are so much more than what I’d hoped you be. To have a chance at winning you, I’ll make this work or die trying. That includes helping you discover and freeing other Earthlings Hanos has taken. As for the injuries he dealt to you, I also am determined to extract payment from him.”              “But?” She heard the hesitation in his voice.              “For these things to happen, Saazeer has to sanction it. We need fighters on our side, weapons, money, ships, everything.”              “I’m with you so far.”              “In order to win Saazeer to our side, you have to at least play the role of my slave. Not to fool Saazeer—my respect for him is too great to do that. However, his backers and supporters will be required. You must look the part for their benefit.”              Kimi scowled, but there was no real anger behind it, at least not toward Laaruu. She could tell he wasn’t bullshitting her.               How he regarded her couldn’t be discounted either. With hope. Longing shining from his gaze. He hoped not only to redeem himself for Hanos kidnapping her, but to discover what they might have together. They’d surprised each other with the upwelling of real respect and affection. Could it turn into more?
Releasing later in March (date subject to change).