Page 12 of Axon’s Lust

I should be more like Lisa,I thought to myself. She always carried a big purse with a makeup kit, hairbrush, hair products, toothbrush, and even a change of underwear.

Normally I just carried a small purse filled with the essentials—wallet, keys, and phone. They were the only things I usually needed, anyway.

I sighed heavily. Oh, how I envied Lisa’s big bag of tricks today.

When David and I emerged on the roof, I noticed how eerily quiet the city was. It was completely evacuated overnight except our agency and another across town. There was a large military presence patrolling the streets now, and I even spotted a tank or two parked at intersections.

The large teardrop-shaped ship opened up, and a smaller ship emerged from its belly. It quietly and smoothly flew towards our building before landing on the roof a few feet from where David and I were standing.

The door opened, and Captain Weko and Lt. Voan stepped out. Immediately Lt. Voan set his glowing yellow eyes on me, and a chill ran up my spine, as my heart began to beat faster. The side of his mouth curled up slightly as he continued to stare, and suddenly I recalled having a sex dream about him last night. I screwed my eyes shut and pushed the images of Lt. Voan out of my mind.

“Welcome back, Captain Weko and Lt. Voan,” David greeted them with a smile. “We’re so happy to see you again. Please come into the meeting room once more. Our President is waiting to speak with you,” he said.

David was speaking a lot easier today, but unlike him, I was feeling really nervous, especially with the lieutenant present.

David turned and walked into the elevator, and the captain followed after him. I waited for the lieutenant to get in first, but he cocked his head to the side and put his hand out, gesturing for me to go ahead of him.

“After you, Jennifer,” he said mildly. I gave him a slight smile.

“Thank you, Lieutenant,” I replied.

I felt him staring at my backside as I walked in front of him, making my cheeks burn as blood rushed to them. I could feel his strong and towering physique behind me, making the hairs on the back of my neck stand up.

He was so close; I could literally smell his muscular scent. He stood right next to me while inside the elevator, and I had to look down at my heels because I didn’t want to look up and lock eyes with him. I was afraid he might see through me, and notice the lust and desire I had for him.

What was barely a minute inside the elevator seemed much longer, until finally, we were inside the meeting room with the President’s image already flashed on the projection screen. The Captain and Lieutenant immediately went into the details about the Compiers and how to defend against them, while the President and his team of scientists and military specialists asked important questions and listened intently.

The meeting lasted several hours, and I was beginning to feel the toll of not resting at home. I was desperate to get back to my apartment, but at the same time, if the lockdown was lifted, I was probably one of the few, if not the only woman left in the city.

“It is possible one of the reasons the Compiers are going to invade your planet is because they want your females,” the Captain said, making me look at him in alarm. “They have a track record of taking females from us,” the Captain said.

The lieutenant’s head snapped towards the Captain very fast, his eyes looking at his superior as though he couldn’t believe what he just heard.

Was this not planned? Was the Captain not telling the truth? I thought to myself.

“Is that so?” the President said, rubbing his chin with his finger. “That’s good to know. We will guard the few females left in the city, and make sure they are placed with the highest levels of security.”

I thought about pointing out my observation of the lieutenant, but to avoid friction, I held my tongue for now. I really hoped I read it wrong.

“Sir,” David spoke up, raising his hand. “May I ask you something?”

“Go ahead, David.” The President replied.

“I was thinking of allowing my people here in our department to go home for the night and come back to work first thing in the morning, as we don’t have enough food here to sustain them for another night, and most of them have to sleep on the floor.” David continued. “I think it’s important they’re allowed to go home and report back in the morning, wouldn’t you agree?” David asked.

“I agree they should get a good night’s rest,” the President said, nodding. “Just make sure there’s an alternative plan in case the Compiers come while they’re gone.”

“Yes, sir,” David replied.

“Jennifer Rose?” the President called, snapping me out of my daze. I walked towards David and looked up at the screen nervously.

“Y-yes sir, Mr. President?” I asked.

“Being a female, you will need extra protection,” he said, his expression filled with concern. “If you’re planning to return to your home, then I will order security to escort you and stand guard in your apartment.”

I wasn’t keen on the idea, but safety comes first.

“Yes, sir. I understand. Thank you for your concern,” I said graciously.