Enslaved by a King [Sold! 5] (Siren Publishing Everlasting Classic ManLove) Read Online Free Page A

been holding Mingor’s hand, he’d felt completely safe. Once the contact ended, he felt alone and afraid. “Wait. Are you…” Noah trailed off, unsure how to ask if Mingor was making him do what he wanted him to do. If Mingor had been mucking about in Noah’s mind, would Noah even know? He didn’t feel any different.
    “Why would I suggest something to you when you are sworn to come with me of your own free will?”
    “Can you read my mind?”
    “No.”
    Noah waited in vain for more. “You aren’t much of a talker, are you?”
    “No.” Mingor smiled at him and then eased his way into the vehicle.
    Something about his joy pleased Noah deeply. After a last look at the slaves being moved out of the house and taken elsewhere, Noah decided that he couldn’t stand there or follow every one of them to ensure they were actually released. He was going to have to take it on faith that Mingor would do as he said he would. Given how he’d managed to affect a complete turnaround in all of the beings present, it wasn’t that difficult to trust. Even Fissure Face was escorting slaves out of the house and into vehicles.
    Noah slid into the transport and discovered that it was plush without being ostentatious. Since there was only one seat, he sat next to Mingor. Once the door was closed, he realized there was a smell in the vehicle. When he realized it was coming from himself, he hung his head and tried to subtly slide away from Mingor.
    “It will not be too long until we are on the starship.”
    “Good.” Noah was afraid his breath was as bad as the rest of him. Hindur had given him something that looked like a toothbrush, but without toothpaste, it wasn’t all that effective.
    “Why are you suddenly nervous?” Mingor pushed the curious metallic headband and his veil off his head, exposing long gray hair. The strands were thick and gleaming in the subdued light.
    Spellbound by the contrast of his shiny hair against the lavender of his skin, Noah forgot his worries and simply stared. He was still a little concerned about the state of his hygiene, and what being a shield was all about, but one thing he knew for certain was that he wasn’t going to tire of looking at his new master any time soon. With Hindur, the curiosity of a talking white tiger had faded pretty damn fast after he’d revealed his true nature, but with Mingor, there simply wouldn’t be a rude awakening.
    Or maybe that was exactly what Mingor wanted him to think. Sadly, there wasn’t any way for Noah to be sure that the deal he’d made was really of his own free will. Noah had never considered himself heroic, so why would he suddenly sacrifice himself for hundreds of others? Sure, intellectually the idea of one for many seemed sound, but didn’t his survival instinct run far deeper than that?
    “Noah?”
    “What?”
    “You seemed reconciled to your fate earlier, but now you seem deeply concerned. If there is anything you need for your comfort, you have but to ask.”
    “I doubt there’s a drugstore anywhere around here.” Noah would leave off discussing his concerns with the creature he’d enslaved himself to. Sooner rather than later he’d know if he made a good trade or not. Still, anything—almost anything—had to be better than spending another day in Hindur’s care. He only wished he was a little more presentable. But then again, it didn’t seem that Mingor was interested in him in the least. Noah couldn’t decide if he was relieved or insulted.
    “That word doesn’t translate that well. Are you looking to purchase chemical stimulants?”
    “No.” Noah laughed. “I’m not a druggy. But I need personal items.”
    “Are you injured?”
    “Only my pride.” Noah laughed and then shook his head. Explaining to Mingor that he was disappointed he wasn’t interested in him wouldn’t go over well. “Never mind. I’m fine for now. I’m sure you will take good care of me.”
    “I will.” Mingor closed his eyes. He seemed to