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Him.
The alien.
The creature from my past, well, my fantasy past.
Or was it?
No. I was exhausted, which had to be the reason I’d thought about the gorgeous alien. There was no other explanation.
“That’s what you’ve said for days. You know, you’re better off knowing what Skyler was made of before you dropped into a lifetime of hatred and angst.”
I felt her hand touching my arm and opened my eyes.
“Are you okay, honey? You look flushed.”
“I’m fine, Mama. Really, I am.”
Hatred and angst were exactly what I felt. Just stepping foot into the bedroom where we’d… been nonromantic would push every button. Why couldn’t I find a man who was all male, strong and confident, and eager to spend the rest of his life with me? Was that too much to ask?
At least I had plans to stop at a local megawatt fantasy club at my bestie’s insistence. As she’d reminded me, I could ogle and google men without taking one of them home for keeps. Tory always knew how to drag me out of a bad mood, which I’d remained in since finding Skyler with the woman of his dreams, as he’d been stupid enough to call her.
I’d followed through with my plan, kicking him out without his clothes, the little hussy as well. Then I’d carefully set the bed and my sex toys on fire, which had technically been a crime. Fortunately, my dad knew the fire chief, who’d slid the event into a mystery file never to be brought to the light of day again.
“I think you should stay for a few more days. You need a vacation.”
“You know I can’t do that. I love you but I’m a big girl. I have a business to run and a life to get back to.” The puppies I’d rescued were still in the infirmary, although they didn’t need to be. I simply wanted to continue protecting them, especially since their soon to be former owner had threatened me. Fuck him. The intelligent girl with the calm demeanor had changed over the last week. In my mind for the better.
I zipped the case holding my things, laughing as I heard Thor’s whine. It was funny how he hadn’t been bothered in the least by Skyler’s absence. In fact, if my memory served me correctly, my beautiful golden child had nipped at Sky’s heels on the way out. The evil girl inside of me had wanted to encourage the pup to take a chunk out of him, but I’d shown extreme restraint, something my mother should be proud of.
“I know, baby. It’s just your father and I worry about you. Plus, we like having you around.”
I truly did adore my parents but after spending a full week with them, I’d been reminded why I’d wanted the apartment in the first place. My mother had fawned over me like I was five and needed constant care and attention.
That wasn’t the kind of woman I’d turned into. Nope. I was a badass bitch with a haughty attitude. Wait. Isn’t that what Skyler had spewed with difficulty after I’d issued a second savage punch, splitting his lip and breaking his front tooth? Yes, I think it had been.
I grabbed the bag, tossing it over my shoulder.
“Stop worrying, Mom. I’m fine now.” Sure, I’d shed a few tears but not nearly as many as I’d originally thought. Maybe the asshole had done me a favor after all.
“Remember that you’re a highly intelligent, extremely special woman. You have five degrees, can speak several languages, and have your entire life ahead of you. You were born to have your moment in destiny.”
I froze hearing the word yet again. What I didn’t believe in were coincidences. “Destiny. I’m curious, Mama. You truly think my destiny has been planned from my birth?”
Almost instantly she appeared uncomfortable. “It is a belief both your father and I have.” When she looked away, I took a deep breath.
“Okay, if that’s the case then what’s my destiny? Obviously, not with Skyler.”
She laughed, but I could tell she was searching my eyes. “Oh, dear heavens, no.”
“Do you know? Is that why we moved to this godforsaken Earth Station when we could be living anywhere? You have premonitions just like I do. Don’t tell me your gift has died out. I know better. You’re the soothsayer of the family.” The outer lying post was beneath my father. I’d never asked him why he’d chosen the position. I realized my parents had been the ones responsible for me getting the veterinarian position when I’d known there were more qualified candidates.
She appeared more uncomfortable than ever, and my skin started to crawl. “Honey. If anyone knew their destiny, don’t you think chaos would ensue? There are reasons we are not told. My premonitions come and go like yours. You haven’t had any recently, have you?”
I’d never told her about my experiences in college. I was fearful that she’d tell my father. Then if the creatures I described even existed, he would do everything in his power to eradicate them. I honestly doubted my father wanted his little girl married to anyone. “Nope. Not in a long time. When you met Daddy, did you know he was the one?”
Her eyes lit up once again. “I honestly believe there is a single person for us out there. I know that’s not what most humans or any creatures believe any longer, but that’s the way I was brought up.”
“So, if my right mate comes along, alien or human, then it’s okay.”
