Chapter Twenty-Six
As the days flew by, Zaron began to dread the ships’ arrival. It wasn’t because his team wasn’t ready—everything was in place on their end—but because every hour that ticked by brought him closer to the day when he’d have to let Emily go.
Once the Krinar made contact with the human leaders, he’d no longer be able to use the non-disclosure mandate as justification for keeping her.
Ever since Zaron had told Emily about his people’s true intentions, she’d done her best to keep him at a distance—emotionally, at least. There was no more talk about her past, no more sharing of painful experiences. But little by little, Zaron learned more about her, and every new tidbit he uncovered intensified his fascination with the human girl—a fascination that was beginning to border on
