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“How long were we out?”
He paused. “Two years?” He checked a data pad that one of his shoulders was holding. “Yes. Two years after the bond auction. We are a distance from the main population hubs of this sector.”
“Right.” Iris stepped free of the reflex machine, and Arluth wrapped his shadows around her wrist.
Her pulse started slow, and then it was racing through her limbs. She swayed, pressed her thighs together as her sex throbbed, and gasped. She whined when he started again, and this time, she came faster.
He caught her. “Huh. I thought Lily was trying to get you an easy posting, but it seems you have the aptitude for the toughest one of all.”
Iris blinked and rubbed her palms on her thighs, ignoring the fluttering and twitching inside her. “Yeah, he mentioned something about that, but then he left town for a bit, and I am guessing he changed his mind.”
Arluth shivered, his shadows going everywhere. “Changed. His. Mind?” He straightened. “That does not seem likely. Lord Yavor is not known for whimsy.”
She shrugged. “I don’t know. I do know that he said one of his riders would be watching out for Lily and me, and she wasn’t there when I woke up. So, that feels like a changed mind to me. Either way, what am I suited for?”
“Companion.”
She batted that idea away. “Aside from that. What else?”
He tilted what she assumed was his head. “Storm rider.”
Iris shook her head. “High profile. Not my style.”
“It is the most suitable for your mind and physiology. You have no fear and quick reflexes. If one of the birds wants to bond with you, there is no reason why you could not be a storm rider. I will call their captain and have you brought to the aerie.”
Iris looked to Lily as Arluth went to the communication unit.
Iris wrinkled her nose. “Did I just put my foot in it?”
“I think you will make an excellent storm rider, and there isn’t an overseer to stop you... yet.” Lily grinned.
“Do you think he will have an opinion on it?”
Lily nodded. “Pretty sure he will have an opinion, but go for it. I think a bit of rebellion would look good on you.”
Arluth came back to them and bowed. “You can wait in the main hall. Rey is on her way.”
Iris smiled weakly. “Oh. Good. This will be interesting. Thank you for your assessment, Coordinator Arluth.”
“Oh, I am coming with you. Rey seemed strangely excited that you were mobile.”
“Oh. Goody.”
Lily bowed to Arluth and cackled as they returned to the main hall. Iris started pacing slowly while keeping a nervous eye on the door. When Rey came through the door, she bowed low. “Apologies, my lady. I left you unattended.”
Iris blushed. “I don’t need attending. I need a job for the colony so that I can earn my keep.”
Rey cocked her head. “He will be back in a few days. You can begin earning your keep then.”
Iris fisted her hands. “Can I at least learn what you do?”
Rey looked at her and nodded. “Of course, my lady.”
Iris whispered, “Please, don’t call me that. I haven’t taken on the position.”
Rey snorted. “You are stuck on his world and the only companion class female here. It is going to be assigned to you.”
Arluth chuckled. “It already has been. She refused it.”
