Page 25 of His to Mate

“I have thought about that,” Rager finally said, his voice an intrusion into her thoughts. “We keep it guarded, and they aren’t allowed to go near each other and there’s no way for them to communicate. Hopefully, that will keep them quiet until we can figure out what to do with them.”

“I’m sure you’ll think of something.” Ann patted his shoulder and looked out as the landscape passed down below. So much had been destroyed, so much had changed, why did people still want to hang onto greed?

The world was at their feet, whether they were on their own or with the aliens. People weren’t forbidden from scavenging; they could go out and get whatever they wanted. It was there for the taking, so why were greed and selfishness so prevalent in their society?

The world had almost ended for them all, yet pettiness still existed. People like Penelope still wanted to feel superior. People like those in the prison still wanted to take from others. It didn’t make any sense, not when there was so much to take.

“People are stupid,” she said, at last, and let her seat down to close her eyes. Exhaustion had suddenly hit her and she just wanted to close her eyes.

“Are you alright?” he asked, a note of concern in his voice.

“Fine, just a little tired. I’ll be alright.”

“Okay.”

She heard a few buttons beep, and then she could hear the familiar strains of one of her favorite bands. They’d called themselves Elixyr, and they’d made New Age music. Sort of a blend between Celtic ballads, trance music, and Gregorian chants. It was odd, but Ann liked it because of that. It also soothed her when she wanted noise but nothing too dramatic.

His thoughtfulness made her smile, and she drifted into a place where she was aware of what happened, but she might have been dreaming too. There was a blank moment and then Rager stood over her, a smile in those startling orange eyes.

“We’re home, my queen.”

“Queen? Huh?” She struggled up and he moved away. “How did we get here so quick?”

“You fell asleep, and yes, queen. I’m the master of this world, I can make you my queen, can’t I?” He laughed and moved away. “If you aren’t too tired, I’d like to show you how I worship queens. Well, queen. You’re the only one I need, after all.”

Her heart melted and she took his hand. Maybe not all of the people in the world were stupid, after all.