Hawk's Slave by Jordan Summers Read Free Book Online

The scaly giant pointed at her. “Step forward.”
    Opal glanced at Hawk to gauge his reaction but did as the humanoid asked.
    “Turn,” he snarled.
    She arched a brow, then made a slow circle, knowing the gown hid nothing from his view. She glanced down and saw her nipples peaking the front of the material and the shadow of curls that covered her sex.
    Hawk’s body trembled beside the man. Aggression radiated from every pore.
    The humanoid’s nostrils flared. “Yes,” he hissed. “I want that one. She will make the perfect pet.”
    “I said she’s not for sale,” Hawk snarled.
    Not one to be denied, the man’s head swiveled toward him and his red eyes narrowed. “Everything on Farn is for sale. How much for the shifter? Name your price.”
    Hawk seemed to go preternaturally still. His gold eyes began to glow from within and his big, muscled body shifted into a loose fighting stance.
    Sensing imminent danger, the crew fanned out.
    “My mistake,” Lex said. “I’ll take care of it right away, Captain.” He dropped down into the pit and grabbed Opal by the arm, then hurried her across the space. Lex pressed a spot on the wall and a hidden door opened. He shoved Opal inside and shut the door behind her.
    Without a hint of light, she couldn’t see anything. Even her cat was blind. Opal’s body continued to tremble with a mixture of excitement and relief. Hawk wanted her. They both did. She wondered which one would ultimately prevail.  A moment later, Opal heard a loud roar.
     
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Chapter Five
     
    Hawk was so angry he could barely speak. He’d managed to unload half of his cargo, but gained an enemy in the process. He turned to his crew after they’d finished putting the rest of the females back into their containment pods.
    “Which one of you put Opal into the pit?” he asked, his voice dangerously soft.
    Lex swallowed hard and stepped forward. Shadow followed.
    “I did,” Shadow said before Lex could speak.
    Lex’s head jerked in Shadow’s direction and his violet eyes widened in surprise.
    Hawk’s gaze narrowed on the Sorce. “You are not the only one at fault here.”
    Shadow shrugged. “We followed your orders to the letter. You did not indicate that she was to be spared from the sale block.”
    Hawk’s jaw clenched. He wanted to rip them to shreds. He wanted to sink his claws into their backs until the pain and anger he was feeling faded. But he couldn’t, if he wanted to keep his crew and prevent a mutiny. “You are both docked one hundred credits. Now, everyone get back to the bridge. I want us out of orbit and away from Farn within the hour.”
    The men scrambled to follow his orders.
    He waited for them to leave, then walked over to the transport cylinder. Hawk climbed in. “Down,” he snarled.
    His body continued to throb with fury and possessiveness. The anger he could deal with, but the possessiveness worried him. He never allowed himself to get attached to females. It was bad for business. In this case, very bad. Hawk scrubbed a hand over his face and tried not to think about the outrageous sum he’d just turned down.
    She’d better be worth it or he’d end up with a mutiny on his hands.
    The transport cylinder stopped. Hawk stepped out and crossed the hall to the first door on his right. He pressed his palm to the side of the door and it opened with a hiss.
    “Lights,” he snarled.
    Opal blinked and shielded her eyes.
    Hawk stepped forward and snapped the leash onto her collar. He jerked it, yanking her forward. “Come!”
     
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    Opal stumbled, then hurried to keep up. The heat radiating from his body caused a thin layer of perspiration to form. His tense muscles glistened, but she didn’t immediately spot any injuries. So if there’d been a fight, he’d fared well.
    Unexpected relief flooded her. Opal nearly stopped in her tracks. Hawk didn’t seem to notice. He was too focused on wherever he was taking her.
    They climbed into the