Page 25 of Instinct for Disaster

Nessa said, “Okay, we can head out and get some dessert. Restaurants only serve the meals. Desserts are left to your own taste.”

“Okay.” She brought up the bill and swiped her pay tab over it while Yasku growled. “What? You are a guest, and you have just met my chosen family. You can get dessert, Master Yasku.”

He looked at her and wrapped an arm around her waist. She looked down and then looked up at him. His expression was calm, and she exhaled. She was being relaxed and seduced by millimetres and damned if it wasn’t working. Hmrain didn’t age. He literally had all the time in the world.

Chapter Five

They walked out and remained in a group with Yasku, a head taller than the tallest of them. The crowds melted out of their way. The ladies had voted, and a dessert shop had been selected. They were on their way.

Cassandra tried to interact with the others, but it was glaringly obvious that Yasku’s hand was wrapped around her waist.

Cassandra murmured, “Isn’t tomorrow the night of the big courtship thing?”

“Yes. However, as owner of this world, I am allowed and even encouraged to try and find a mate.”

She wrinkled her nose. “I can help you. I have an instinct for these things.”

“As do I. I am not letting go.”

“You had better when we get dessert.”

“Why? I don’t care about dessert. The curve of your waist is far more enjoyable.”

“So, when did the switch flip?”

“Pardon?”

“When did your attitude switch from wait and see to staking your territory?”

He paused. “When your cuff began to head toward the city.”

“Ah. Well, I only called two keffo this time.”

“Where did you get the saddle?”

“Saddle? Didn’t need one. I called him, he knelt, and I got on. Then he, me, and his buddy headed for the city. Next time, I will bring water.”

He muttered, “Next time, you will fly.”

“Next time is tomorrow, and I will check in exactly on time and leave as soon as I can.”

Yasku snorted. “You are struggling in my net.”

“I don’t do anything easily unless I can foresee the outcome. You? I have no idea what you will do next.”

“Excellent. That means you will keep your gaze on me. The moment you feel comfortable, I will know.”

“What happens then?”

He grinned. “There will be a contract, and then, you will be mine. The rest can be figured out.”

“By the rest, you mean sex.”

“Most definitely. I didn’t understand the draw for your species until I saw you on the ship. At that point, it was abundantly clear. Fortunately, I got to watch your body in action daily.”

She sighed. “You were perving on me in the gym?”

“Observing.”

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