Ka'Cit's Haven - Page 186

What her eyes fell on made her heart thump and sink in her chest.

She recognized the alien. Even with their back turned towards her, she knew who it was.

The dark leather.

The long blue tail.

The way the alien walked with confidence and poise.

Herza.

She was standing with her leg wrapped around him, her tail stroking his leg.

Nia almost growled at the sight.

He was tied with his arms above him and Herza was stroking her body against his.

But despite Herza’s presence, Nia found she could only look at him.

Ka’Cit.

Her heart leaped and joy filled her at the fact that he was there.

She’d found him and he was alive.

“You’d really give this up for that little animal?” Herza’s words swam through the air and brought her back to reality. “That little thing? You’d prefer that…over me?”

She gestured to herself before running a finger down Ka’Cit’s cheek.

“This is the last time I’m offering. You should take it while you can get it,” Herza continued. “You won’t get a second chance, Smooth-Faced. Not where you’re going.”

Ka’Cit didn’t respond and Herza’s anger visibly grew.

Nia heard when the female’s claws extended as she stroked her finger down the side of his mask.

“And this mask…” Herza growled. “The Bone Crusher.” Her tail flicked and Nia knew what that meant.

Herza was turned on.

The realization made Nia see red.

“Do you really think somebody is coming for you? Is that why you’re holding out?” Herza asked. “Wake up Smooth-Faced. No one cares about your kind. You’re lucky I’m even here touching you. No one is coming for you. You may be the Bone Crusher, but people like you don’t have friends.” She flashed her fangs. “You’re alone and you’ll always be alone.”

The words made Nia grit her teeth. She’d heard enough.

Pushing the door open, Nia pointed the gun in Herza’s direction.

“Get off him, bitch. He’s mine.”

Shock registered in Herza’s eyes as she turned and almost stumbled off Ka’Cit.

“Who—” Herza backed away.

Ah.

The mask.

She forgot she was wearing it.