My Chameleon Loves [Galactic Nuptials 2] (Siren Publishing Ménage Amour) by Missy Martine Read Free Book Online Page B

head. “They’re guards, but I sense that one or both of them is something more. They’re very adept at hiding their thoughts, but I’ve definitely picked up they’re trying to hide something from you.”
    Kernz nodded. “I’ve sensed it as well. What do you think they want?”
    Zin shrugged. “I’m not sure, but I’m willing to bet it has something to do with what our mate is hiding.”
    “What are you talking about?” asked Rmantk.
    Kernz got up and pulled three bottles of Sajja from their cooler unit. “We sat through her trial back on Earth. At first she insisted she was innocent. Then, near the end of the trial, she changed her plea to guilty.”
    Rmantk took the bottle he offered and frowned. “She admitted to committing a crime?”
    Zin took a long drink and set the bottle on the table. “She didn’t admit to anything. She changed her plea to guilty for some unknown reason. We know she had a closed-door meeting with her attorney the day before her plea changed. What we don’t know is what was said during that meeting.”
    “Do you know for a fact she wasn’t guilty?” Rmantk leaned back when Zin cursed.
    Zin understood the question. Only a true mate can read the inner emotions of their Laan Asawa. “It’s a difficult question to answer.”
    Rmantk scoffed. “What’s so difficult? Either she is innocent or guilty.”
    “She didn’t steal the money for herself, but I’m convinced she knows where the money is. There’s something to the story we don’t know.” Zin frowned and looked at Kernz. “Do you agree?”
    “Yes. She’s filled with sorrow and fear about something.”
    Rmantk absently peeled the label on his bottle. “You said she was headed for prison without your offer. Wouldn’t that be enough to instill fear in her?”
    Zin shrugged. “Maybe, but in this case I think there’s something else she’s afraid of. Something that’s consuming her, all powerful that she can’t control.”
    “Does she know what you are?” asked Rmantk.
    “No, not yet.” Zin stood and placed his bottle in the sink. “I wanted to wait until we got her here before we showed her what we can do. I know I don’t want to show her in front of her so-called guards.”
    Rmantk stood and crossed to the door. “What are you going to do?”
    Zin looked at Kernz and smiled. “Whatever we have to do to protect our mate.”
     
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    Jeni squeezed the sponge over her shoulder and groaned with the warm sluice of water down her back. Sighing, she leaned back and rested her head on the soft bath pillow. The constant whirr of the overhead fan had her struggling to stay awake. If things had been different, she could have been totally all over Zin and Kernz. They were sexy as hell, but it was hard to get excited when the long arm of the law watched her every move. Something about Rich made her uncomfortable. He watched her every move on the shuttle, never giving her a moment of privacy. She shuddered to think what might have happened if Danny hadn’t been traveling with them. Rich acted like he knew nothing he did would have any consequences. He’s probably on Carl’s payroll. I’ve just got to stay clear of him for the next two weeks. Zin promised he wouldn’t let them take me back, and I trust him and Kernz.
    “I made the right decision. Carl would have found a way to get to me if I’d stayed on Earth no matter where I was.” She grabbed a towel and wiped the tears from her eyes. Linda, where the hell are you? She’d searched everything in their offices, but there was nothing to tell what happened to her friend. Did you find out what their business really is? Did you see something you weren’t supposed to see? I can’t feel you anymore. What did they do to you?
    Sighing, she released the stopper and stood up, reaching for a fresh towel. Quickly she dried off and went back to the bedroom. She snickered. “Guess Zin forgot about leaving me something to sleep in.” Yanking back the blanket, she