SHE LOOKED DOWN AT Zara, who smiled back at her.
“Thank you.” She whispered, reaching up to caress the blue face of her friend.
“You’re welcome, Jack will be pleased to know you’re back with us and safe.” Fareesa said softly, she was mentally and physically drained and knew she would sleep for at least two days undisturbed.
She helped Zara to sit up and then went to open the door, where Jack was standing.
“I... I felt you come back.” He said as he ran to Zara’s side, tears of joy and relief in his eyes. “I’ll leave you two be, I need to rest now.” Fareesa said weakly as she left the room and closed the door.
Jack nodded his thanks as the alien woman left them. His arms around Zara’s body felt right.
“Oh baby, are you all right?” he said softly, his lips pressing passionately against
