Zercy (The Nira Chronicles, #2)

by Kora Knight

The teammates sprang forward. Did Bailey just roar? Evidently, a certain scientist had switched to larp mode.

“If you’re tired, then let me carry the weight.” Zercy frowned and glanced away, but Alec cupped his face, his hands barely covering the Kríe’s cheeks. “Listen to me,” he commanded in his captain’s voice, resuming eye contact. “My back is sturdy. My back is strong. Lean on me. Let me be your support.”