19 SILUS
Once again, my mate was with me when I awoke.
"Treatment complete," a soft mechanical voice announced. The lid of the med pod opened, giving me a full view of my beautiful Pria. Something had changed. Her scalp was no longer covered in brown stubble; she now had a mane that reached to the tips of her ears.
My vision was as clear as ever. All pain was gone. The pod had done its job.
I sat up and rolled my shoulders. There was no trace of lingering injury.
"It's good to see you," Pria breathed. She smiled at me, but there was something sad about her expression.
"What's wrong?"
"Nothing. I'm glad you're awake again."
"I'm your mate. I sense that you're not happy. What's wrong?" I demanded, now on full alert. Had one of the males on board this ship threatened her? I was going
