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forced myself on her and damaged her severely. Osias found us and broke my wing. I welcomed the pain and spent the rest of the time in the brig. I was sentenced on Jela and spent five years in prison and twelve in the temple learning to control myself and teach others how to do the same.”
    “You said she healed you.”
    “She is an empathic healer. She has five children now. I get letters from her and her family every few months.”
    She got a wave of pleased relaxation from him.
    “I think I am developing empathy.”
    He blinked. “So soon?”
    “Well, they didn’t give me a timeline.” She wrinkled her nose.
    “So, how disgusted are you?”
    She cocked her head. “For something you did two decades ago? For something that the victim forgave you for? I know about Enjel physiology. I understand about the developmental rut. You aren’t the first to have savaged your companion, you won’t be the last.”
    He blinked again. “That is eminently practical.”
    “I am a jerk that way. Sorry.”
    He was surprised into laughing.
    She smiled at the lightness she could feel coming from him. It was as if a cloud had shifted away from the sun.
    They flew along with that bubble of happiness between them until they dropped altitude and parked on a small island with a large structure on the centre surrounded by a wide variety of gardens.
    “It’s pretty.”
    “I am glad you think so. It will be your home from now on.”
    She wrinkled her nose at that but acknowledged the joy that was coursing through his mind. He was very happy about her being confined with him.
    “If you don’t mind, Lexi, I will carry you. You aren’t dressed or wearing footwear.”
    “Fine, but no funny business. That costs extra.” She winked, and he lifted her up and out of her seat.
    He held her tight against his chest and carried her into the structure via a tunnel.
    She was treated to the sight of four other males of varying species. She recognized the ice blue of Patches right away.
    “Lexi, you know Patches; that is Theory, our tactician; Pulse, our EMP generator; and Strike, our commander and weather controller.” Winger held her close. “Gentlemen, this is Alexia Under or Lexi. She is showing signs of being empathic, and she has had some physical enhancements installed. She will need time to get them under control.”
    Strike nodded. “Show her to her room and get her into her suit. She has spent enough time on her back.”
    Lexi blushed at the sudden suggestive turn of Winger’s mind. He didn’t say a word, merely carried her into a hall and toward an open door. She was more than ready to get dressed and have a new set of clothes. She was really beginning to miss clothing.

Chapter Four
     
     
    The suit that was waiting for her was blue and encased her snugly from neck to toes. She smiled. The compression and coverage was the comfort she had needed after the loss of her armour.
    Lexi checked her reflection out in the mirror and snorted in surprise. Her hair and eyebrows had turned snow white, but the regenerator had done wonders and the mass now hung just below her shoulders. It was a solid start.
    Her eyes looked tired, but their colour had changed in the transformation. They were now a strange blue-green. Her skin was pale pink, and her lips were still full. It was amazing how she had forgotten her own face. With idle curiosity, she exposed her ears, but they were still the same, the tiny divots proclaimed her ears still pierced. “Well, there is that at least.”
    Lexi checked her reflection one more time and headed out into the main hall and joined the Guardians in the casual area. She was met with vague distrust and active lust. There wasn’t a lot in between.
    Winger was seated on a backless couch and having a drink. He got to his feet the moment she came in. “You look lovely, Lexi. Blue suits you.”
    He came up to her and lifted her right hand, pressing a kiss to her knuckles. She felt a tingle building in her system, and