There's a beep and I jump.
He groans and pulls out his phone. Maybe it's his boss calling.
He talks to the phone. "Yes, yes. I'm checking the street and all is well. Don't worry about that... No... I'm not in danger. I... No! I'm not slacking off. I'm on my A-game." He points a finger into the air, gesturing for me to follow him. I do that. I want to stay with him for a bit longer, especially when that stupid call ruined our moment.
Maybe he has a tracker on him and would lead to phone calls if he remains in a spot for too long. Makes sense when he can run into danger. Speaking of which, maybe he is the one with someone who needs more help than me. The annoying patronsonly talk and bug me, but bad beings on his patrol route may hurt him.
Yet... there are two guns on his waist and he will still have extra arms for the baton and something more. I guess he's perfect for the job regardless.
It takes a while before he's done with the call. He looks at me with a frown, which is probably lingering from the call. "Look, I got to go. Don't you have work today?"
I shake my head. "No, today's petting-a-zebaba day."
He smiles. "I see. Maybe you should go home and look tasty for me when my shift is over."
"Ah, feeling naughty already, huh?"
He tips his cap and lifts my chin. "I miss you and I think you've told me that you miss me too."
"I do."
"Yes, good, my perfect mate."
And just like that, the heaviness from earlier dissipates, replaced by sparks of playful banter that dance between us. His gaze grows soft, and I'm reminded just how easily he can transition from a serious officer to my mate who takes care of me.
“Perfect, huh?” I tease, raising an eyebrow. “That’s setting the bar pretty high.”
“Not in my world. In my world, it's already perfect just to have you with me.”
Heat rises in my cheeks, fighting a playful grin. Vatok always has a way with words, even though he doesn't think he's good at that. I say, “Flattery will get you everywhere. I'll wait for you at home."
He nods. "Let's seal the deal."
I think he hints at a round of intense fucking. Maybe it's a thing for kot'olls, which I'm never going to complain about. There seems to be a spark in my pussy and I can't wait to be with him and enjoy him.
We exchange a final gaze and hug before he has to be on his way. While I'd love to have him with me every moment, it shouldn't mean he should get fired so that he has the time to stay with me."
I watch his back as he leaves, going on to hunt the next spaceship that's parked ugly. I think I miss him already.
Chapter 16
Vatok
I think Julie is never going to stop being a distraction.
I chuckle at that idea as I patrol down the streets. Tonight should be just another patrol, but the streets lack the usual mundane appeal. It’s as if every corner I round holds whispers of her presence, the memory of her pressing against me as we promise each other to give our relationship a real try.
And she'll look tasty on the bed for me.
I wave my upper arms in the air when no one's watching. I want to get home now, without a single second of delay. But work won't allow that.
She should have waited to tell me something that important. Now, I can't stop thinking about that. While I like my job and patrolling around is soothing in its own way, I'd rather be with her.
Took me long enough to admit to that.
Shaking my head, I refocus. Being a cop requires dedication, attention to detail, and a solid resolve to not let distractions interfere with my duties. Yet, as I glance up at the stars glimmering through the velvet sky, it’s hard to ignore the lure of what lies beyond my job.
The sound of a spaceship zooming by breaks my train of thought, reminding me of my duty. I clench my jaw, steeling myself against the memories. No time to get caught in those thoughts. Not now.