Page 25 of Lost Companion

He smiled. “Terrans are so easy. We will have a discussion and give you ladies options for new placements on our way home.”

Sam said, “No brothels?”

“No brothels. But, that being said, Hebor is looking for compatible females. Their Hmrain has his own mate, so it is just his nobles that are looking for matches.”

Riley said, “I want them to meet prospective matches before any bonds or contracts.”

“Of course, but the longer we dawdle, the more frenzied Ranna will be.”

“Not if we continue on to a com unit so I can set her mind at ease.”

He chuckled. “Then, we shall proceed.”

Riley waved at Sam, and they were on their way.

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Sam looked at Pixie. “Do you have that tablet?”

“Yup.”

“Look up Hebor. I want to know what the population looks like.”

Pixie laughed and punched it in. “Oh. Oh wow. Anthropomorphic felines and a variety of canines.”

“Wait, like guys that purr?”

Pixie did some fast research. “Yup.”

Sam chuckled. “Cool. I like Riley. She’s trying to arrange a meeting before the contract.”

Pixie grinned. “I am very glad that we cracked her unit before they attacked. She’s handy.”

“She is. Can you check to see if any of the other girls are compatible?”

“Huh. About twelve of them are. Rath probably knows already.”

“What about the others?”

“They match Arro’s people. Rath’s home world. They can easily blend in if they want to.”

Sam sighed. “They deserve a safe place.”

“It is fairly safe. No world is completely safe unless you are alone on it, and even then, the environment can kill you.”

“True. It’s just a better grade of danger.”

“More stylish as well. Riley’s outfit was very cute.”

“I don’t think Overseer Rath picked that one. She looked way too comfortable.”

Pixie paused. “I think you are right. Do you know anything about the ladies who were supposed to smite us?”

“No, but Riley does. I am sure she could fill us in.”

“You think she is going to be mingling with us?”

“Well, maybe we could ask someone in the crew.”

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