Page 10 of Captured By the Alien Captain
Hitting the door again, my body grows exhausted and I slump against the cool metal. As my forehead presses against the surface, my breath steadies with each inhale.
Flora is alive, that’s what matters. As long as she’s breathing, then I can’t throw in the towel just yet. One small hiccup shouldn’t be enough to leave me helpless.
Pushing away from the door, I take in the room I’m stuck inside. For a prison, I’m surprised by how well-kept such a small space is. Despite its bareness, there’s a little living space with a bed and an attached bathroom. It’s somewhat like a studio apartment back on Earth. The only thing it’s lacking is a proper kitchen.
Unless these aliens don’t eat, there must be some sort of common area.
Who knows if I’ll even be able to eat again? Not like I can trust whatever I get my hands on. Soon, my stomach will start rumbling. Whatever liquid comes out of the faucet in the bathroom will have to be enough to keep me sated until I come across something edible.
Coasting across the room, I take in every inch. There aren’t any ways to get out of this room, not as far as I can see. Unlike the last room I was in, there isn’t some large mirror used to spy on me. I’m completely by my lonesome.
Unless they have surveillance hiding in the corners of the walls, I think I’m good.
While I’m touching walls, searching for anything that pops out, I’m distracted by the view outside of the ship.
How many times have I looked out at the stars, secretly begging for peace to last long enough to truly appreciate the beauty? Too many times to count.
Where I am now, I don’t have my crew to disrupt me. All I have is silence and solitude.
Did my crew make it out safely? I hope so. With where I am, all I can see is Nedatere. Hardly an impressive view.
Going over every moment spent with the captain, I try to spot all the openings I missed out on. From the fight in that small room to being tricked into this room, I slipped up more than enough to aim my anger at myself.
Being beaten twice in a row is an insult to my pride. Even when taking on a brute, I thought I’d be able to stand somewhat of a chance.
Despite fighting many of his kind, I’ve never been overpowered with such ease.
Would the outcome have changed if I had my pistol? He didn’t have a weapon on him, completely confident that he wouldn’t need it to begin with.
So frustrating. Insulting.
Taking a seat on the bed, I try to relax. Rolling my shoulders, they feel stiff.
How much longer until that goliath returns? I don’t know how long I can rest. Letting my guard down isn’t an option. Not when I don’t know what my fate will be.
A shower sounds nice on my muscles, but that means making myself vulnerable enough to get attacked. So many things I want to do, but simply can’t.
Leaning back, I discover how soft the bed is. When my body sinks, I realize I’ve made a mistake. The material of the mattress feels like a warm hug, coaxing a yawn from my lips.
All those nights sleeping on cots, it’s no wonder why I’m caving without the will to put up a fight. Too many nights oftossing and turning on sore limbs are easily taken on by the gentle hold of this bed.
With nothing to do to pass the time but stare up at the ceiling, I don’t realize I’m closing my eyes until it’s too late.
When the door glides open without warning some time later, my eyes are snapping open. Unfortunately, thanks to dozing off, my stance isn’t the best it can be when I jump to my feet. Even worse, I stumble a bit.
If I were to be attacked, it would not look good on my part.
Much to my dismay, the same man is here for me. I still don’t know his name, not that it matters.
His golden gaze settles on me. Standing at the entrance, he makes no motion to move closer.
Attacking him is not in my best interest at the moment. Not when my stomach is clenching from hunger and exhaustion is still prickling at the back of my eyes.
“Let’s go.”
Moving forward, I leave my prison cell and join him once more. “My sister?”
“Is on another planet,” he explains as the door slides closed at my back. “We’re in the process of retrieving her. You’ll see her soon as long as there aren’t any complications.”