Sir.Excuse me, Commander Rygar?
What?Who said that?
Rygar settles his hands around my waist, the tops of his thumbs brush the underside of my breasts and I forget what I was thinking about.There is only him.Andmorebliss.
Sir, I am picking up bio-contamination by a local species.Close contact is not recommended.Do you want a spectrum analysis of the pathogens?I can have the decontamination chamber at the ready.
Did that weird voice just imply that I’m contaminating Rygar?
I wrinkle my nose, about to tell that voice to get lost, when Rygar moves one hand up to the side of my neck.His touch feels like a hot brand.He angles my head and deepens the kiss.Every thought disintegrates until he is the total sum of my universe.Who cares about?—
Commander, this is highly unusual activity.I recommend you return at once for a complete medical and psychological assessment.You are not mission ready, sir.Your systems may be compromised.
A shudder passes through the man in my arms and he pulls away.Damn it.
“Stand down, BILL.She’s my mate.”His deep voice is more annoyed growl than military order.I grew up with a Navy father.I know the difference.Mate is an odd choice of word, I know, but it’s fun how into this spaceman gig he is.I like the way it makes him sound, possessive and one hundred percent sure that I’mThe Onefor him.
It is my duty to intervene, Commander.I know you believe you have discovered your astral mate, but this female poses an imminent threat.I will need to complete a full quantum energy assessment to confirm your suspicions.I do not trust her.This could be a trap.
That’s it.I don’t care if I sound crazy talking to thin air.Enough is enough.I force my mouth away from the side of Rygar’s neck and respond to the annoying voice.“Excuse me?That’s rude.”
“You can hear BILL?”Rygar looks, and sounds, inordinately pleased.Those blue eyes are full of lustful warmth.No man has ever looked at me the way he does, as if I’m the center of his universe.
“If you’re talking about the annoying do-gooder that wants you to get examined because I trapped and then contaminated you somehow, then yes.I can hear him.”Guess this means the weird voice in my head is not my imagination?Instead, it’s someone named Bill?
I rest my forehead against Rygar’s and try to catch my breath.If I keep kissing him like this, I am going to spontaneously combust in the back of this limo.“Who is Bill?And why do I hear his voice inside my head?”
“This confirms what I already know to be true.BILL, tell her.”
BILL:My name is BILL.I am a non-carbon-based lifeform.I have chosen to serve the Galactic Federation of Worlds and was assigned to partner with Commander Rygar and his crew.The Earth Alliance classifies me as a living spaceship.The Galactic Federation classifies me as a Bioelectric Intelligent Logistical Lifeform.So, B-I-L-L.BILL.”
Rygar’s lips touched mine about halfway through BILL’s explanation so it takes me at least three times as long to process.“Wait.Galactic Federation?”Rygar is taking his cosplay geekdom to the next level.I feel like I’ve heard that term before, but in my current state, with my hormones going berserk under a solid amount of tequila, cannot pinpoint the memory.I look into his blue, blue eyes and try to remember how to make my mouth form words when all I want to do is kiss him.
Rygar kisses my forehead as he speaks.“Yes, I am a commander in the Galactic Federation’s military.My men and I are assigned to defend the Pleiadean star system from the Dark Fleet.”
“Dark Fleet?That sounds likeStar Warsstuff.”
“Wars have raged among the stars for millions of years.The Draco Reptilians and their allies make up the Dark Fleet.They have committed atrocities against my people and yours.They have destroyed entire star systems.If they are not stopped, they will unleash unspeakable evil across the universe.”
Nerd alert!It’s a fact.He is adorable.“Is that why you have such fancy armor?”I tug at the seams that cover his chest.I want to touch him.Ineedto touch him.The thought is pure instinct.I feel compelled.Driven.I’m losing my mind but it feels so good I don’t care.I don’t want to stop.I just wanthim.
“Yes.”His hands close over mine, stopping my movement.
“How do we get you out of it?”
His smile makes my heart flutter behind my ribcage.“You are beautiful, mate.We wouldn’t have met had we not crashed in your mountains.For that, I am eternally grateful.If Dark Fleet hadn’t damaged my ship, I never would have found you.”
Oh, he is so sweet, talking about our meeting like it really was fate.“How are you doing the voice and making it seem like it’s inside my head?That’s amazing.”Whatever gadget he has, it must have cost a fortune.Fun toy.
I want one.
Rather than answer my question, his thumb traces my bottom lip.“Your lips are so soft.”My girly bits quiver at the delicate caress.His free hand grips my hip, holding me in place on his lap.The chemistry between us is intense, like invisible bolts of lightning jumping between our bodies.
Something lights up on the shoulder of his suit.He taps his chest and the flashing blue light goes dormant.
What was that?Built in lights?So cool.Talk about taking cosplay to another level.
BILL:Commander, do you need assistance?Are you under attack?
