“King Hiro,” I say as we walk off the ship.

18

Marv

“King Hiro,” I say as we walk off the ship.

My King is waiting for us, just as I requested. He knows that I have something important to say and has chosen to give me audience.

“What is this?” the King asks, eyeing my mate. “How?”

Naomi is already adorning the traditional lavender skin of our people. She walks beside me, quiet as can be. I wonder what she’s thinking.

I decided to gather my belongings later, and I have my arm wrapped around her shoulder in a clear, possessive move. She is my mate. I only carry my rucksack.

Naomi glances up at me, her eyes filled with worry.

“The council met on the research ship. The V’aalarans have found a way to bring Samari females to us.”

The Samari had long been considered our only chance. The only tribe that still had females.

But they were out of reach, until now.

“She is Samari?” the King asks, his expression filled with wonder and curiosity. “But they’re so far away. How did you bring her here?”

“The V’aalarans developed an App to select females. They materialize here.” I reach into my rucksack that has been hanging over my shoulder. I pull out the tablet and show him. “This device will help us bring females. We can start with your sons.”

“My sons. That means I could have heirs.”

Naomi clutches my arm, fear obvious across her face.

“This is Naomi,” I say. “She is my mate. She will give me heirs, also.”

The King bows slightly in my direction. It is a small gesture, but it means that he is deeply appreciative.

He turns to the men beside him. “Summon the council. Bring my sons. Today, we shall change our destiny.”

To my mate, he smiles and says, “Welcome, Naomi. If you need anything, the Narulian people will provide it for you. You are now one of us.”

She glances at me nervously, then nods. “Thank you, King.”

Wow. She even knows how to address a King. A part of me had worried that she might say something outrageous.

She squeezes my arm again. Alright. She isn’t comfortable.

“I will show Naomi my quarters and then return to the meeting.”

“Very well. I will provide you with two guards to protect her until we have brought more females. The males on this planet have not seen a female in ages.”

“Can I just stay with you?” Naomi whispers.

“Actually, maybe we should do that. If you’re okay with it.”

“Well, I was drunk when I used the app, so I’m a bit curious.”

I chuckle. She has a point.

“Alright. King, she will stay by my side. She is a strong mate, indeed.”

“Indeed.”

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