Chapter 14
CristOF hated leaving Tera but these rebels had to be stopped. If they were allowed to continue gaining force against the ruling primes, others might decide to join them. He’d read about Earth having had many civil wars, usually pitting brother against brother, and he didn’t think his people would survive such devastation. The Morins had almost eradicated their people, now the enemy was among them.
As he came out of the trees he watched Commander TylOR step out of his shuttle. He was an imposing figure towering over all the other warriors, but he was also one of the best and most experienced commanders. There was no one more equipped than TylOR to handle this situation.
He noted that Warrior SimON was already sending the images of Tera’s drawings to the warriors arriving. CristOF moved forward to greet Commander TylOR.
“We don’t have much time. Tera sketched the leader’s face because she was the only one who saw him up close, when she was taken to the camp. She overhead her captors mention a name—LazarUS. It’s not one I recognize.”
“Nor I. I will have someone look into it. How in Kitana did the rebels abduct a female from the prime city?” Commander TylOR swore.
“That will have to be something we find out and correct immediately,” CristOF told him. “Where’s the medic? I want him and a warrior to remain here with Tera to keep her safe.”
“Medic TynER!” Commander TylOR called out. A male came out of the shuttle carrying a medic kit.
“Yes, Commander.”
“You will remain here with the human female.”
“Her name is Tera. She has bruises and was shivering. I don’t think she has had anything to eat for a while.”
“I will make sure she is taken care of,” Medic TynER told CristOF.
“One more thing, she is mine.” CristOF felt the need to say it.
CristOF looked at TylOR. “I need to find a trustworthy warrior to stay here to guard Tera for extra protection.”
CristOF’s team approached as he made that last statement.
“Sir, I can stay with Miss Kincaid.” SimON came forward to offer.
“Good.” CristOF nodded his approval. Tera had already met SimON and would be more at ease with him there.
“Take the medic to her. If any of the rebels make it this far, get her in the shuttle and leave here. Her safety takes priority.”
“I will,” SimON promised.
He followed Commander TylOR into the shuttle. The warships would strike first, hitting all sources of transportation and any building that might contain weapons. Hopefully the island would be subdued in no time at all and he would be able to return to Tera. They had unfinished business.
TylOR motioned for CristOF to sit next to him in the front row, directly behind the pilot and co-pilot seats. It was uncomfortable for him to not be in the co-pilot seat. He felt less in control.
“How is Miss Kincaid? Prima Lindsey and my mate Lizzie are both very upset over her abduction.”
“She was shaken, a few bruises, but is holding up quite well. She didn’t go into hysterics but kept calm and even helped save me.”
TylOR raised an eyebrow at him. “How so?”
“After rescuing her from the cabin we were attacked on the beach. I fought two males and ended up stabbed in my side. She took the oar of the boat and hit my assailant allowing me to kill him but my energy was nearly gone and I was severely injured, losing much blood. She helped get me into the boat, injected the emergency nanos to start the healing process, and then she took it upon herself to row us away from the island and the immediate danger. When I regained consciousness I took over the rowing but if she had not done what she did, we both would have probably been caught.”
“She is truly an amazing female,” TylOR commented with appreciation.
“I agree. She is also mine. I hope to mate her officially when this is all over.”
“I am pleased you found your mate. Mates will change your life and make it fuller than it’s ever been before. It’s a true blessing from the Goddess. Don’t take it lightly.”
“I won’t.”
While their shuttle was taking them to the island, they watched on the viewing screen as the warships blasted the rebels’ transportation. Commander TylOR’s lead warrior contacted them over communications.
