Page 142 of Sohut's Protection

It felt like ages before Geblit was calm enough to speak.

When his eyes finally regained their usual size, Sohut removed his hand and a slew of words spilled from the alien’s mouth immediately.

“Nope. Can’t help. I am done with helping these humans and I am definitely not helping a slizz!”

Humans?

He’d helped other humans?

She opened her mouth to ask about that but Geblit was already speaking.

“And where did you find a human? To my knowledge, only the Tas—” His eyes widened again, this time in more shock than horror. “No. Tell me you didn’t.”

“I had no choice. You know what the Tasqals do to their slaves.”

Geblit took a step back, his wide eyes on her.

“If they catch you—”

“But they won’t catch us now will they. Not with your help.” Sohut paused. “I’ll owe you a favor.”

The way he said the word like it was the ultimate bargaining chip made her eyes dart back to the green alien beside them.

Geblit’s eyes darted from Sohut to her to Sohut then back again.

“Don’t tell me you have feelings for this ugly thing.”

Was…was he calling her ugly?

She’d have been hurt if she didn’t really care. She’d gotten used to the jungle Torians insulting her looks and she just wanted to get as far away from those Tasqals and gator-guards as possible. If Sohut thought this was the way, then so be it.

“A favor,” Sohut said again.

Geblit closed his eyes for a second, his shoulders slumping as he crossed his arms.

“Raxu, phekking qrakking Sohut,” Geblit muttered. “This is the last time I help you and your brother.”

Sohut smiled.

Geblit’s eyes darted to her again. “Follow me.”

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Geblit led them through the back streets and as he did so, she had to glance at Sohut.

Laughter bubbled in her belly despite the fact they were running for their lives.

In front of them, Geblit was leading the way and he was literally creeping on tiptoes like he was up to no good.

Anyone looking at them would no doubt see that they were doing something illegal.

Now and then, he’d pause, his body going still and his eyes widening a little at whatever danger he saw, then he’d usher them forward.

It wasn’t long before they were in a tunnel and Geblit stopped in front of a wall.

Knocking the wall with a series of raps that sounded like a code, Geblit waited, his legs shaking.

Soon, the wall moved…or rather, the secret door in the wall moved and a tall alien dressed in armor stood on the other side.

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