I Married a Birdman (Prime Mating Agency, #3)

by Regine Abel

“Like us, Temerns, the Zelconians are empaths. Unlike us, when they meet the one, they soul-bind. It is both a physical and spiritual reaction that can only occur with a single person in the entire universe. The moment you stepped into the room, Dakas felt the call of your soul and spent the meeting fighting the urge to bond with you.”

“Our respective peoples and the UPO see our union as a beneficial transaction for all parties involved,” I continued. “You are entering into it out of duty to your people. But I am entering it because it will make me whole. You will make me whole.”

“Like most birds, Zelconians have a cloaca that manages both urine and solid wastes,” I explained. “They merely stand in front of a waste funnel aligned with their cloaca to relieve themselves.”

This is not the first time in this series that the alien’s process of waste removal has been discussed… and for some reason it still doesn’t gross me out. It’s interesting to learn about differences of each species.

“Your anatomy is fascinating to the physician in me and has my human side burning with curiosity,” I said matter-of-factly. His face softened and a mischievous smile stretched his lips. “I’m yours, Luana. We can play doctor-patient whenever you want.”

“Do you have any idea how beautiful you are?” Dakas whispered with an intensity that turned me upside down. “I cannot wait to take you home and bond with you, for my soul to be one with yours. Then … then you will truly know my heart and how your mere presence makes me feel.”

“But for now, stop trying to tempt me, you seductress. I have distressed villagers to protect and evil to thwart before I can drag you to my lair and have my way with you!” Dakas said teasingly.

Zatruk snorted and gave Luana a slow once over that pissed me off. She lifted her chin defiantly, which only broadened Zatruk’s smile. “I like you, little human,” he said with a hint of amusement in his voice. “You’ll forgive me if I’m unable to reciprocate the sentiment,” Luana said in a glacial tone.