A shudder passes through Rygar’s frame, so I squeeze him tighter.“Some of the Wolven have astral weapons as well as physical.I could not take the risk that he left something unseen behind that would hurt you later.”
Like what?No.Nope.Don’t want to know.
B.I.L.L.:Sir, we have the injured humans in route.Xandor and I will deal with them.The two of you need to go to 555 Trailhead Drive and meet the realtor.
As happy as I am to hear BILL again, he’s still the biggest cock blocker around.But I no longer want to deactivate him.
Wait, did he say?Realtor?I lift my mouth and frown in confusion.“Do you know what he’s talking about?”
“Explain BILL.”
B.I.L.L.:When it became clear that you were Rygar’s mate, I took the liberty of setting up your identification, banking, and secured housing for you both big enough to include Xandor and Zeph, and any Federation members who respond to our request for aid.With Prince Saggan roaming Earth, I suspect our Earth base will be very busy.
Earth base?Banking?“I have ID, BILL.And a bank account.”
B.I.L.L.:Not sufficient.
If an artificial intelligence could sound smug, this would be it.
“How did you do all that?”Because it doesn’t sound legal.Although, under the circumstances, I’m okay with bending the law a bit.
B.I.L.L.:I simply hacked the systems needed to create your primitive forms of ID, then 3D printed everything out.I acquired the necessary property and interfaced with your monetary system to ensure we would have full access to everything we need.Human’s have a lot to learn about digital security.It was entirely too easy to infiltrate your government agencies with those puny firewalls.Toddlers from our star system could hack them with startling ease.
“Tell me how you really feel about humanity, BILL.”
B.I.L.L.:Later.We don’t have time today.
I roll my eyes.I can’t believe I’m arguing with a computer.No.He’s way more than a computer.ABioelectric Intelligent Logistical Lifeform.
A tray extends from the wall, detaches and floats over to us.On it are drivers’ licenses, credit cards, banking information, social security cards, and a set of car keys.Rygar releases me and I look through all the documents.A jolt of pleasure whips through me when I read my name: Madison Ironclad.Happy sigh.I re-read the address, one everyone in town knows by heart.“Wait.Five-Five-Five Trailhead Drive?You bought the old ski resort?It’s like thirty thousand square feet.”
B.I.L.L.:Affirmative.We needed a place big enough, away from prying eyes, and defensible.Activity there, including multiple vehicles and flows of people will not alert the Earth governments to our presence.I have modified our frequency shielding technology so we can move around in Earth vehicles unseen.After I repair the injured humans and they return them to their homes, I will move into the building’s underground parking garage.
I glance at my husband, astonished at the turn of events.We’re going to hide a spaceship under our new ski resort mansion and wait for a bunch more Pleiadean warriors to arrive?
I’m okay with that.“I guess we should go get the keys and check out our new home.”
“So we shall.”
B.I.L.L.:You should leave now, or you won’t make the appointment in time.Outside the ship is a vehicle capable of driving off road, that will convey you to the location.I’ve already taken the liberty of having a human tech company install smart devices throughout the dwelling.I’ve now control all the power and security systems in the home.Let’s face facts, none of you can function properly without me.
I snicker at his statement.He’s not wrong.When I think about it, BILL’s pretty amazing, even when he’s being annoying.But he’s right.We should go before the injured townspeople arrive or we will never get out of here.
I hold my hand out toward Rygar.“Come on.Let’s go.If you play your cards right, maybe we can find our room and take a test run of our new bed.”It’s been far too long since I’ve had my husband naked.
He flashes a panty melting grin and takes my hand.“I love the way you think, mate.”
Taking the keys and all the identification with us, with Kiki on our heels, we head out of the ship.A brand new black Hummer is parked beside the ship.I don’t even want to know how BILL got this thing here.With some things, ignorance truly is bliss.
On closer inspection I notice steel reinforced doors.I bet it has bulletproof glass as well.The vehicle looks like it’s military grade.My dad is gonna flip.
We climb aboard with Kiki settling into the backseat.Sitting in the driver’s seat, I start the engine and glance at Rygar.“You’re really okay with staying here?Won’t you need to go after Prince Straggan?”
“We hunted down and destroyed his ship.He can’t leave this planet without being rescued or stealing another vessel.”He grips my hand and brings it up to his lips.The gentle kiss he places on the inside of my wrist makes me shiver.“I won’t leave you, Madison.I’ve traveled throughout the universe.Spent years fighting for my people.I’ve exacted justice against my enemies.None of it compares to loving you.There’s nothing I wouldn’t do for you, mate.”
“Oh my god, I love you.”I cup his cheek, blinking back the happiest tears.“I will go with you if you need me to.I realized it doesn’t matter where we live, this planet or another, because you are my home.I love you so much.”
“Mate.”Rygar growls and kisses me.Once.Twice.
