Not now. Not ever.
Turning, I decide to bolt. But a sound stops me.
Whimpering at first.
Then crying.
Sad, fearful crying.
RUN!
RUNRUNRUNRUN!
And yet my useless boots stay planted to the ground. The lid of the cryotube creaks open. I’m frozen in horror as the alien climbs out of the pod trembling badly. Her hair is like the other two aliens if you were to mix them together. Light, the color of the sun, on top, and dark underneath. It hangs in long, messy waves, covering her breasts. She’s not as small as the other two aliens. Her bones are larger. She carries more meat. Maybe this one is stronger. Maybe I won’t have hurt her.
Her nog darts all around as she takes in the space, her gaze falling first on the door behind me and then a quick look at the west door behind her. Then, her eyes meet mine. Brown eyes. Wide. Terrified. Spilling liquid. She takes a step toward me, her bottom lip trembling. I take a step back. When she reaches her hand forward, I take another step back.
“H-Help me,” she croaks.
She steps forward again and again and again. I stumble back until I crash against the wall beside the door.
Trapped.
My head darts left and then to just behind her. Exits on two sides of this room.
RUN!
And then her declawed fingers clutch onto my bare arms. All of my minnasuits have been modified to keep my arms free of anything that will touch and chafe my scars. She clings to me, her naked front pressing against me, and I choke on my terror.
I’m trapped.
I’m rekking trapped.
Everything turns black.
I go down and take the alien with me.
Helpmehelpmehelpme.
Those words are hers or mine or both.
I don’t know.
I don’t know.
I don’t rekking know.
I’m trapped.
“Help me.”
This time, I know it’s me.
I’m pleading for anyone who will listen.
The black is swirling around me as my world spins. Her breath is hot near my neck, scalding me. Her words mirror mine. The darkness steals me this time, our words echoing back and forth into nothingness.
“Help me.”
I’m trapped.
There is no getting away.
This alien will be the death of me.
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Acknowledgments
K Webster
Thank you to my husband. You’re my favorite weirdo! I love you bunches!
I want to give a huge thanks to Nicole Blanchard for being so mortarekking awesome! Your love for aliens matches only that of my own! So proud to have created this world with you and can’t wait to write many more stories!
A huge thank you to my Krazy for K Webster’s Books reader group. You all are insanely supportive and I can’t thank you enough.
A gigantic thank you to those who always help me out. Elizabeth Clinton, Ella Stewart, Misty Walker, Holly Sparks, Jillian Ruize, Gina Behrends, Rosa Saucedo, Jessica Hollyfield, Ker Dukey, and Nikki Ash—you ladies are my rock!
Thank you so much to Misty for helping me with EVERYTHING and ALL the time! You’re the best sister from another mister!
A big thank you to my author friends who have given me your friendship and your support. You have no idea how much that means to me.
Thank you to all of my blogger friends both big and small that go above and beyond to always share my stuff. You all rock! #AllBlogsMatter
Emily A. Lawrence, thank you SO much for editing these aliens. You’re amazing and I can’t thank you enough! Love you!
Lastly but certainly not least of all, thank you to all of the wonderful readers out there who are willing to hear my story and enjoy my characters like I do. It means the world to me!
Nicole Blanchard
If I were stranded on a lost planet I’d want to drag the following people along with me:
My kiddo, the pain in my neck. The sunshine in my life. You make everything worth it.
My boyfriend Charlie, who always makes life a little sweeter.
K Webster, of course, because who else shares my love of aliens? Honestly, let’s just run off to Mortuus right now! I look forward to many, many more stories together.
The entire Nicole’s Knockouts group. I am always humbled by your support and encouragement. Thank you for being by my side all these years.
Melissa Fisher and Alana Albertson—I couldn’t finish a book without you so clearly I’d have to drag you along.
Emily A. Lawrence—thank you for making our aliens shine!
Last, but certainly not least, all of my wonderful readers. You ROCK!
About K Webster
K Webster is the author of dozens of romance books in many different genres including contemporary romance, historical romance, paranormal romance, and erotic romance. When not spending time with her husband of twelve years and two adorable children, she’s active on social media connecting with her readers. Her other passions besides writing include reading and graphic design. K can always be found in front of her computer chasing her next idea and taking action. She looks forward to the day when she will see one of her titles on the big screen.
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About Nicole Blanchard
Nicole Blanchard is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of gritty romantic suspense and heartwarming new adult romance. She and her family reside in the south along with their two spunky Boston Terriers and one chatty cat. Visit her website www.authornicoleblanchard.com for more information or to subscribe to her newsletter for updates on sales and new releases.
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