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    “He dropped instantly, and I was left for the viciously fatal portion of the attack. Three stunners struck me, blades sliced into me, and though I managed to take down three of them with the weapons I was allowed, I was dying.”
    She inhaled sharply at the memory. “The relay I was escorting woke up and dragged me to medical.”
    Bael Norwen stroked her palm with his thumb as if it was the most natural thing in the world, and oddly enough, it was.
    “They didn’t have blood that would match my species, so the relay offered his. His system was still mostly full of injected nutrients, and when they transfused me with his blood, I bleached out completely.”
    “Did the relay survive?”
    She opened her eyes and smiled. “Yes. He currently has three little ones and five mates. Relays are fairly wealthy when they leave service.”
    “What species was he?”
    Kaia shrugged. “It was classified. He didn’t say, and I never asked, but he sends me updates on his family every few months.”
    “What about your hair?”
    She laughed. “After about a year, I got tired of being solid white. I paid a hefty price and got nanites implanted in my scalp that alter the colour of the hair growing based on my mood. I like the blue and green.”
    “I am beginning to believe it suits you.”
    She smiled and wished that she could blush. His eyes were intent on the colours of the strands he rubbed through his fingers.
    He slowly let the lock of hair he was caressing slip across his skin.
    She shivered and he smiled.
    “I believe that you have had enough exercise for one day. Sleep, and I will bring you something else to eat and drink in an hour or so.” He got to his feet and left her alone, using the door instead of just popping out.
    Kaia looked at the door with longing, but she decided that a little nap might not be out of the question. It had been quite a day, and more folks had seen her naked in one day than in her entire lifetime to date. It was a sobering thought that she carried with her into sleep.

Chapter Four
    She sat up when he came back into the room. “Bael Norwen.”
    It may have been the healing or it may have been the Heshi but she was feeling remarkably better.
    He grinned. “You look well rested.”
    She stretched and quickly reached for the sheet to cover her breasts again. “I am well rested. It is amazing what an hour’s nap can do for you.”
    “You were asleep for two days. It is common when a Heshi is introduced, but an infant is an easier patient than you were.” He chuckled and put a tray of food across her legs.
    “Two days?”
    “Yes, the Heshi needs time to bond with your nervous system, but it keeps you alive and healthy while it does its work. Now, have something to eat, and call me Thaxis.”
    “Thaxis?”
    His eyes closed slightly with pleasure. “It is nice to hear my name on your lips. I look forward to it being repeated.”
    Kaia could feel her eyes widen, and he kissed her quickly before nudging her into eating her meal.
    She found that most of the foods were quite pleasant, and the wine that she had with the meal was pleasant, fruity and just a little on the dry side.
    The moment that she was done, he took the tray away and walked out through the door that she was so curious about.
    He returned and took her by the hands. “Come along. Time for a shower, and then, we will get you dressed.” He sighed regretfully.
    She was embarrassed as she staggered to get her balance. Her hair swung around her in a bright tangle, and she couldn’t meet Thaxis’s eyes while she was vulnerable.
    The shower relaxed muscles in her neck and back that she had been tensing. With her hair limp and straggling down her back, she wrapped herself in a linen sheet, sighing in relief at her clothing.
    “Your friend, Bael Hislar, wears clothing that suits her location. We are in a slightly cooler climate and sadly, you will be covered a little more thoroughly for day-to-day wear.” Thaxis was watching