Page 50 of Pandora: Alien Games

The morning light woke me, slipping inside the room and bathing Pandora in a golden glow.

I bit her earlobe gently. “Wake up. It’s time to train.”

She opened her beautiful blue eyes and stared into mine. “You stayed.”

“You doubted I would?”

Pandora supported herself on her elbows. There was something about her full, pouty lips and her black hair that was so dark that it almost looked blue in the light of the day.

I had to kiss her.

I leaned closer to her mouth and pressed my maw on her. Anubis only kiss their mates, the ones that they will spend the rest of their existence with. I felt that way about her. Yes, she was annoying as hell, and I wanted to slap her, fuck her, and fight her. But I also felt this need to protect her from harm.

As I looked at her, with her long lashes and the beautiful eyes, I couldn’t stop myself from kissing her repeatedly. Her body pressed against mine, making me lose my mind.

“I’m hungry, Hassym.”

The door opened and May stepped in with a huge tray. Her onyx-colored body drifted toward my beautiful mate. I should be thankful to May. She opened my eyes to my own feelings toward Pandora.

“I knew you wouldn’t be alone, which is why I brought you breakfast.”

May stepped closer, left the tray on the bed, and kissed Pandora on the cheek. There was warmth and genuine love in the way May touched her.

The aroma of the coffee hit my nose. I took the pot and poured a cup for Pandora and me. She nibbled on some fruit and cake.

“May, please join us.”

May nodded and sat beside Pandora. “How is training?”

A small knot formed inside my stomach. Pandora and I had not talked about the armor, what it was, and if it was a good idea to tell anyone about it.

“I’m making progress with my fighting skills,” answered Pandora.

“Really? After only two days?”

“Uhuh.” Pandora stuffed her pretty mouth with honey pastry. “This is so delicious. I love the flavor. I’ve never experienced such food.”

“I never got the chance to ask, but how was it up there? I mean, your home?” May pointed toward the sky.

“Cold, dark, and flavorless.” Pandora’s mood darkened at the thought of her past. The sullenness quickly faded. She smiled and jumped to her feet. “I need to shower and have Hassym kick my ass.”

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Pandora said nothing. We faced each other in the training area. Her armor seemed active and I noticed something new. The irises of Pandora’s eyes had small, crystal, sparkling dots whenever she wore the armor.

“Are you ready to train?”

She smirked. “Are you ready to get your ass kicked?”

Pandora jumped, did a flip over my head, and landed behind me.

“Hawt damn!” She spun around to face me. “You have to bring your A game, Hassym.”

“What’s the A game?”

Pandora grabbed a double-edged sword. “Teach me, master.”

I took a curved sword. Pandora stood in front of me, her body in the perfect warrior stance. There was no weak point to exploit in the way she held herself.

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