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It was loud with the sound of shouting vendors, beings laughing, or making strange chittering sounds. My eyes were wide, trying to take in everything.

Krin moved closer and enveloped me in a side hug.

I cast a quick glance at him. “Wow. This is amazing. I never imagined such a place could exist.”

He beamed. “I figured you’d find it interesting. Wait until I show you around a little.”

I stared in awe at everything around me, causing my head to swing back and forth.

Vendors lined the open stands, selling their goods all around us. There was a continuous row of shops, extending further back. I was taken aback by the range of options available. There was everything from food, to engine parts, to clothing.

“Where should we start?” I asked, a bit overwhelmed by the choices.

I locked eyes with Krin as a small smile formed on his lips. “Wherever you wish, my K’sha.”

My eagerness led me to take a couple of steps towards the crowd. Krin’s hand on my shoulder stopped me. A pleasant, warm sensation flooded the spot where he touched me.

With a firm tone, he compressed his lips and spoke. “Don’t venture far from me. It is not safe.”

“I thought you said it’s well protected. There are guards here. I saw them.” Surely no one would try anything with so many people around?

Krin squeezed my shoulder before dropping his hand. “It is. And there are. But you don’t know your way around the station, nor do you know the customs here. Trust me when I tell you, it is best if you stay by my side.”

I narrowed my eyes. This wasn’t going to be much fun if I had to stay glued to him.

Krin shook his head. “Tell me where you want to go.”

I pointed to a group of vendors, and my eyes landed on a stall with a collection of toiletry items that I immediately recognized. It appeared to be human operated, judging from the woman standing behind the display.

When we reached the table, the pleasant-looking woman smiled broadly at me.

“Is there anything I can help you with today?” She brushed hair away from her cheek. Her eyes quickly snapped to Krin, causing her to do a double take.

Ignoring my presence entirely, she quickly began flirting with him, not wasting any time making eyes at him.

I seethed with anger, feeling the muscles in my jaw tense up. I muttered as I shot a death stare at the woman who was eyeing Krin. “Never mind.”

After seizing Krin’s hand, I dragged him away from the booth.

When I turned to him, I noticed his forehead creasing. “Is something wrong?” he asked.

“No. I want to shop around. That’s all.”

His lips curved into a grin, then disappeared as soon as I grunted in irritation.How dare another woman look at my... wait, what the hell am I doing? This isn’t me.

Hunched over, I cursed myself. It was evident that Krin was mine without a doubt.

He’d claimed me. We were a bonded couple. There was no need for me to feel jealous. Regardless of my previous experiences with guys, I trusted Krin.

A sigh escaped me. Nothing was going to prevent me from relishing the experience of being on a real space station.

Nearby, I caught a glimpse of movement from the corner of my eye.

Turning to take a better look I glimpsed two aliens having a heated discussion. There was a tall, muscular alien with dark hair, and a bull-like face, who reminded me of a Minotaur from old Earth stories.

He appeared to have hair or fur on his arms and chest, similar to Aza, only darker.

The other being was a few inches shorter and had a much slimmer physique than him. His arms and legs were tentacles. He had a bald head, and silver skin. He wore no clothing.

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