Page 3 of Captured By the Alien Captain
They fight for them and I fight for Flora. She’s all I have in this life. If I lose her, what else will give me the strength to continue breathing?
Returning the device, I offer up a rare smile to the pilot.
“Get us there in one piece, will you? If anything gets in our way, shoot them down. We’re headed straight to the heart of their operation.”
Settling next to Gunner, I announce our departure and prepare for the ride. After a few button pushing and a jolt of travel, we take the fastest route before we come to a stop.
Nedatere isn’t what catches our attention, but the huge vessel that hovers next to it. Large enough to harbor a species, even I’m left a bit at a loss of words.
Not everyone knows of this location. I’m abusing my power by using my knowledge to my advantage. Despite knowing their location, no human has dared to come out here to see such a vessel up close.
If I weren’t thinking about my sister being tortured, I’d be impressed.
“Commander.” Dasha appears breathless. “We’ve received a request for communication. They’re asking for you.”
Growing agitated, my frown grows.
“Tell Hendrick I will deal-”
Her red curls bounce as she shakes her head. “It’s not the captain. Well, notourcaptain.” Her eyes flick over toward the large vessel.
“Understood.” I’m moving without asking another question. Heading back toward the room I spoke with Hendrick not long ago, I accept the call with a held breath.
When the room fills with one of the creatures I detest, my blood immediately scorches hot. All through my veins, I feel the heat running its course. Teeth gritting, nothing can douse the fire behind my stare.
Through the bluish hue, the Medarian meets my frown with one of his own. Instead of throwing threats for invading the area, his expression says it all.
This man could squash any creature who gets in his way. Right now, I’m the only thing in his path.
“Are you the captain of the vessel?” Surprised by how calm my voice is, I beat around any form of greeting.
If it weren’t for the bluish hue, those golden eyes would be gleaming. I’ve been up close enough times to know the glow behind them.
“You are not welcome here, Human.” His voice is deep, matching his aura. I hate the chill that crawls up my spine. This manisthe one in charge here. “I suggest you leave if you want to live.”
Like natural selection is affecting my thoughts, I feel the urge to end the call and escape. For Flora, I shove all those thoughts down.
“I’m not going anywhere.” Squinting when I hear what sounds like a scoff, my frown grows. “You have recently gotten your hands on one of our doctors. I am demanding their return, unharmed.”
He lifts a brow, almost like a challenge. When he steps closer to the display, I feel like I’m being looked down upon. As hismouth curves into a smirk, I see those fangs. Everything about this man is dangerous.
“You do have her, don’t you?” If this is the home of their kind, then Flora would have to be brought here.
“Only someone foolish would enter enemy territory without knowing who we have in our possession or not. While I placed your kind as ignorant, I didn’t consider you to be suicidal.”
The captain tests my patience more and more until I’m ready to gain the ability to blow fire past my lips.
“Yes or no, do you have her?” My voice cracks much to my dismay. “Is she alive?”
His eyes burn bright, a matching hardened expression unmoved by the promise of violence behind my voice. He cocks a brow, his mouth remaining closed.
I’m not going to know if Flora is with them unless I bust my way inside and look for her myself.
“Fine. Have it your way.” Seething, I turn around.
“If you attack, you will die, Human.” The rumble of his voice makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand tall. “Do not fight a battle you will not win.”
I pause, my brows pinching together. Seven seconds. Inhale, exhale. Straightening my composure, I take one look over my shoulder and force a grin that doesn’t match my glare.