Page 28 of Catching the Kot'oll Driver

I’m probably overthinking it by now.

But this parking lot is so enclosed that it doesn’t sit well with me.

I stare at the ceiling of the spaceship. It looks fine, which it should be when nothing’s happening. The auto-detection system of the spaceship is running, so if there’s anything approaching, the radar will sound. Every room will be able to hear the siren, so I have nothing to worry about. Unless the building collapses, we’ll be fine.

Wait...

If the power is down, does that mean it is possible to move the gate and get out of here since the lock will be out of function too?

But that sounds illegal.

Does the snowstorm qualify as an emergency? I think it is only fair for us to try to get out of an emergency, even if part of the action is illegal. Not to mention Kendra was here to let me go in the first place. We just spent so much time arguing with each other that we didn’t get out of here before the power went down.

I let out a breath, stroking my beard. Maybe I should be patient. It’s not that bad to be here, except not knowing what’s happening outside doesn’t sit well with me.

At the driving dashboard, every machine is humming along, doing its own thing. Peaceful times are for the best.

I take a seat at the dashboard, tapping the buttons and making sure the dashboard is locked before I rest my feet on it. There’s a space by the side of the dashboard that I use as a footrest most of the time when I sleep. But making sure the buttons are locked remains crucial.

When the seat lays flat, it’s not that bad. I rest back and let out a sigh. Tomorrow, the storm is going to be over, and we’ll be fine.

My phone sits on the other side of the dashboard, next to the drinks stand. I take it to check, even though I checked it before and there was no signal.

I tap the screen, staring at the dumb symbol that reminds me of how I’m still stuck.

Fine, it won’t be long until it’s morning again.

Chapter eleven

Chapter 11

Kendra

Istare at the ceiling, trying to stay awake when the bed lures me to dreamland. I think I should tell Grihul what’s on my mind. He may be a nice being, but... things are moving a bit too fast, and I got uncomfortable.

I rub my temple when I’m falling asleep countless times.

Where’s he? He should be done with the shower already.

My limbs are heavy after the sex with him. Is he the one exhausting me? Or am I just thinking too hard that I’m tiring myself out?

There’s still no sign of him... Maybe he left me alone, which he said he would. But at the same time, I want him here with me.

Or do I?

He can hold me, and his hugs are pretty good, but if he is here, I can’t think straight.

I get out of bed, picking up my police uniform. I don’t think he will have clothes that fit me. His trousers are probably too large, and his T-shirt will have extra sleeves for the two extra arms that I don’t have.

Maybe I should take a shower too, but I don’t know where the bathroom is.

I’m drenched with sweat and smell like crap. Fuck... What have I done?

He has already seen me naked anyway. I guess he won’t mind if I walk around naked as long as I don’t mind that myself. I can’t stand getting back into my clothes dirty.

I shiver at the thought, and my throat tightens. I was the one swallowing his cum, and I was the one sucking his cock.

Do I want him or do I not, even when it’s just for sex?

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