Alien Romance: Her Alien Beast: Scifi Alien Abduction Romance (Alien Romance, Alien Invasion Romance, BBW) (Space Beasts Book 1) by Alyssa Ezra Read Free Book Online Page B

Some of them urged the more intoxicated members of the audience at the trestle tables to join them in comic dances, which they gamely consented to.
    Simone figured they must be the Phoenix Peoples’ version of clowns, and she laughed uncontrollably at their antics.  A couple of times, she glanced over at Storm Kar and saw him chortling, his deep laughter sounding like thunder.  Seeing him enjoying himself made her feel happier.
    The day stretched into evening and tiredness stole over Simone.  She feared she had over-enjoyed what the Phoenix People had offered because she felt her eyes grow heavy and her head droop down. 
    As a group of delicate Phoenix women triads began singing a slow, melancholic song in their unified soprano voices, she nestled closer to Storm Kar’s strong body.  She hadn’t done it on purpose, but the song sung in the Phoenix People’s ancient language made her ache for comfort and deep sleep. 
    She closed her eyes and rested her head on his shoulder, the way she used to do with Dean when they sat in front of the sofa, watching a romantic movie. 
    She must have fallen asleep completely at one point, because she woke with a start to find Storm Kar carrying her across the terrace and down a flight of steps carved into the rock.
    “You looked so peaceful I didn’t want to wake you,” he said softly.  “I hope you are not offended.”
    “It’s okay,” she said sleepily.  “Is the festival over?”
    Storm Kar nodded.  “I hope you enjoyed it.”
    “Very much so,” she replied.  Lying in his strong arms made her feel fuzzy inside and a pleasurable tingle danced along her skin.  “Um, you can put me down now.  I’m awake enough to walk.”
    “Yes, I am sorry,” Storm Kar said quickly, setting her down carefully, like she was made of porcelain.  “Jedediah is waiting to take us back to the citadel.”
    It was dark now and stone touches set up around the terrace were burning brightly.  Storm Kar’s red eyes were sultry beacons in the dark and his ravaged face was smothered in shadows.  The sight of him and the closeness of his powerful body ignited a sensual hunger that sent wild heat through her bloodstream.
    “I should go and thank Pevas,” she said briskly, stepping back a little and trying to fight the call of her body.  “I’ve had a really amazing time today.”
    She looked out across the terrace and saw a few Phoenix People sauntering around, but most had now disappeared.
    “It’s best that we don’t disturb him,” Storm Kar said carefully.  “It is time for the ceremonial orgy, which is traditional at Phoenix People celebrations.”
    Simone widened her eyes and felt her cheeks flush.  She was glad it was too dark for him to see her clearly.  “Oh, I see.  Yeah, I guess you’re right, but I will have to thank him sometimes, or is it them?  Never mind.  I should thank you too.”
    “There is no need,” he said.  “I am just happy that you had a good time.”  He paused and looked levelly at her.  “I am not the monster you think I am,” he said, a strange note entering his voice.
    “I never said you were a monster!” she retorted, and then relented.  “Sorry, I don’t want to get into an argument.”
    He nodded his head slowly and their eyes met again.  A spark of electricity shot through her and she moved closer to him, drawn by some magnetic force.  His scent, rich and smoky filled her senses and her yearning to be held by a man became intoxicating. 
    He seemed to sense her longing too, and bent his head closer to her face.  Her mouth brushed against his invisible lips and she suddenly pulled back.
    “We’d best get going,” she said suddenly, her heart smashing like an enraged tiger against the bars of her rib cage.  “I’m exhausted and could really do with my bed.”
    He remained motionless, a simmering vortex of desire in the dark.  “Yes,” he said in a neutral voice after a long, pregnant silence.  “We should be