Chapter 6 Rohn
Generally, Terrans climbing all over Mahdfel-sized machines amused him. They were so small and yet so determined. Today, however, he held his breath as his friend scooted across the wing of the ship on her belly.
“You should be careful,” he said, knowing his words of caution would only make the female more reckless. “Your mate will tan my hide if any harm comes to you.”
Carrie West-Karey chuckled. “That’s not exactly what tan your hide means.”
“He will not skin me and use my flesh for a decorative piece?”
“Well, that certainly would be a conversation starter in our home, but no. Now, stop distracting me. I need to count.” She opened a panel and her hands vanished into the hole.
Rohn shifted from foot to foot. He and Carrie had been working on the prototype for months,
