Total pages in book: 48
Estimated words: 43296 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 216(@200wpm)___ 173(@250wpm)___ 144(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 43296 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 216(@200wpm)___ 173(@250wpm)___ 144(@300wpm)
The door reappeared behind her, shielding her from all prying eyes. A warm mist started to fill the small chamber, and she swiftly removed her clothing and placed them on the floor where they promptly vanished. Not wanting to waste any time, she quickly washed.
The water that swirled around her feet became a reddish tint from the dust that was washed from her.
When she was clean, a strip of cloth to dry herself and a fresh set of clothing was automatically ejected from a slot within the bathing chamber. When she stepped out of the module, she was immediately ushered to the side.
Keeping her gaze averted, heat moved up her face. The outfit she had been forced to wear was lewd and suggestive, but at least, her breasts and pussy were covered. The chilled air brushed across her barely covered body.
If she hadn’t been a virgin, she would have been made to wear the same genital revealing clothing as the others. Her dress had an opaque hue to it and gave the illusion of being semi-transparent. It was so short it barely brushed the bottom of her ass.
Luna kept telling herself this was the last night she would have to be subjected to this torture. After that, she would bribe her way onto one of the many ships that were docked just a short distance away.
At least, she was trying to stay optimistic. She may not have enough money to buy herself a ticket off this disgusting planet, but she had something that was worth something very valuable that could be bartered... her virginity.
On and on the bathing continued until everyone was cleaned and they all stood in line. Maximo started at the head of the line and made his way down, skimming his eyes along each being and then stopping when he got to her.
His lids dropped to half-mast when he looked at her body. Her skin crawled, but she kept her hands to her sides and didn’t give him the satisfaction of a response.
“How your flesh glows, Luna.” He all but purred, his breath a stench of stale alcohol that made her nauseous.
“My intentions are to serve the patrons ale and sustenance,” she said through her teeth.
Maximo may not feel this way, but fuck him. Of course, Aktulla males were known for their wealth, but the ones coming in tonight were not just warriors but the Asek line, princes of their planet.
It was clear Maximo thought he would get a small fortune for her. Did he not realize that a virgin wasn’t desired by all species? Some even found innocence a disgrace, a disgusting attribute that held no appeal.
She wasn’t even sure if the Aktulla species liked virgins, but she supposed she’d find out soon enough.
Maximo glared down at her before a slow smile spread across his face. “We shall see, princess.”
Chapter Six
LUNA
Luna bustled around the main dining area as patrons barked out orders to her. “I need two booka berry drinks, one monua ale, and an order of gralta fries.” She leaned against the counter, her feet aching, her body weary.
Despite her scantily clothed body, males hardly paid attention to her. Her conclusion to that was Maximo had made himself clear to all that entered. She was only to go to the Aktulla males since she assumed them to be the wealthiest.
As the order was filled, she turned and looked at all the patrons. Every table was packed in the common area with different shapes, sizes, and all manner of beings from around the galaxy. The rowdy and rambunctious crowd sang to the music overhead and swatted the employees’ asses if they were unlucky enough to be in reaching distance.
The smell of liquor, fried food, noxious body odor, and old blood that could never be removed from the floor and walls made her stomach roil. The only section not filled was the reserved part of the bar that was specifically on hold for the Aktulla males.
There wasn’t even a guarantee that the males would come this hovel, and she knew every business had done the same as Maximo, hoping the royals would pay them a visit. Luna dreaded when and if they showed up, but there was also a part of her that anticipated it. She would have to make sure to barter with them in a way Maximo would be unaware.
She didn’t know how much a virgin was worth, but it must be a grand amount for Maximo’s excitement to be that tangible.
The sound of the front doors opening drew her attention. The surprise that resonated within her at the males that stepped through consumed her to the point she couldn’t think clearly.
The noise in the room seemed to quiet when the seven foot tall Aktulla males stopped inside the entry and looked around. Luna swallowed roughly as her heart started to jackknife in her chest. The males were certainly fearsome.