7 SILUS
She looked so beautiful when she was fully relaxed. Her long lashes were the same colour as my fur. It was a sign. We were meant for each other. For the first time since I'd met her, the folds between her eyebrows smoothed. Her lips curved into a content smile. It had felt so good to touch those lips. For a moment, I'd imagined what it would feel like to have her suck on my finger, what it would feel like to kiss her soft lips. But it wasn't appropriate in this situation. I had to get her to safety first. This was all new to her. The first time she was on another planet, the first time she'd met a different species. I'd keep quiet about us being mates until I was sure she could handle it.
I carefully removed leaves, dirt and debris from her legs and feet, cursing the game makers
