“I have very little knowledge of your race, Ruk but I am assuming she is also unaware of how the mate bond will affect you? How is this possible, or are you simply unworthy in her eyes?”
“As far as I know, she has no knowledge of true Ruk mates, as she was only just introduced to the other human females and my brothers. I had never seen her before this rising either, so shemay not have ever been at any mating celebrations. I told her I would die without her moments before she boarded the shuttle, and she laughed like I was making up that fact.
“Were you?”
“No, I will fade without her.”
“So, what were your plans as you ran onto the shuttle?”
“I did not really think past getting on board. I just knew I had to follow her. The moment the bond clicked into place, the male I was … was erased. Now I live and breathe only for her.”
“This does prove to be an issue. I need more information before I can proceed. At this time, I am permitting you to stay, but if you leave this containment room, I will be forced to act accordingly.”
“I need to see her.”
“Which female is she?”
“I do not know her name. She is about five and a half feet tall, with long, straight dark hair, blue eyes, and small spots on her nose.”
The small holo image shakes her head, and I swear I hear a sigh. “You really did mishandle this, did you not?”
“I will admit that nothing has gone to plan, even if I never had one.”
“My main processor is still in its learning stages, but I do understand how your organic brain simply reacted. However, until I have a better understanding of your bond, I will not and cannot allow you to walk freely among my crew or those I hold dear. I will provide sustenance and bedding shortly. Just say my name and I will respond, but do not mistake my kindness for aninability to act. If you do anything I deem as dangerous, you will be visiting your God. And keep your fingers out of my circuits, it is unsettling and I feel slightly violated.”
I slide down the wall to the floor and lower my head into my hands, as I have no idea what to do now. My comm unit lights up and I hit it without thinking about the trace.
Bikar’s voice greets me. “What the frack are you doing? Are you suicidal, brother?”
“My mate bond clicked into place and I simply reacted. I am safe as of now, but that could change anytime.”
“Do you want us to come after you before they leave the Void? Once you are through the Veil, you are lost to us.”
“Negative! It is hard to tell how they would view that and I will not have you all killed for my ignorance if they perceive it as an act of war. Tell mam she was right; apparently my path is leading me in a different direction than all of you. I will contact you when I can. Give Atasha a hug for me.”
“I will and try not to get yourself killed, Falon. If the God of Ruk wills it, we will meet again, brother.”
Before he can say another word, I feel the ship power up, and I know we are passing through the Veil. In the blink of an eye, the life I’ve known is left behind, and now I have nothing but the unknown in front of me.
CHAPTER 6
DESTINY
“Captain EvO, I thought I should make you aware that we have a stowaway on board.”
“I had a feeling something like this might happen. Is it one of the remaining human females?”
“No Sir, it is one of the Ruk males.”
“Are you positive?”
“Oh yes; he is apparently mated to one of the human girls who asked to come with us. However, I believe she may have chosen differently if she had known the facts.”
“Such as?”
“He will die if the bond is not completed.”
“Do we know this for a fact?”
