The Forgotten Commander, page 15
part #1 of The Lost Planet Series
Emery, I’d gladly catch whatever it is she ails from.
Then I could hold her while it stole us both from this life.
Nobody, especially Emery, deserves to die alone.
I won’t rekking allow it.
With my eyes locked on hers, I try to read her expressions. She’s sad but mostly worried. Using what little energy she does have, she tugs and twists at the zuta-metal that is around her arm. I feel like it unlocks an important secret about her. I’ve scoured through the test results Avrell has obtained from her and read through his notes.
For someone so brilliant, our faction’s physician is plagued with not knowing what to do.
There’s a name for her ailment. She spoke it to Aria and it’s been recorded, but it means nothing to us morts. Asthma. Inhaler. All we know is her lungs struggle even on her own planet, but at least there she had the proper medicine. She is too weak for us to try to send her back. It’s been discussed. With space’s compression on one’s lungs, she would not survive. That is written in Avrell’s notes as well.
Which means…
There is only one thing left to do.
I study contagious diseases and pathogens. I find cures for our people. It’s what I’m good at. Like second nature. This will be no different. I won’t stop until I’ve done it.
Quietly, I step into the sub-faction and stalk her way, thankful that Hadrian is nowhere to be seen. Her eyes widen in surprise but she does not call out. Something that resembles relief flashes in her bright blue eyes. It’s enough to fuel me forward on my mission—a mission that’ll no doubt get me locked away in a reform cell, should Breccan and the others intercept it.
I cannot fail.
Kneeling beside her, I hover my palm over her cheek, desperate to touch her. But Aria’s commanding words still ring in my nog. Her laws about only touching if they ask. Hesitation swirls inside of me like the stirrings of an epic geostorm.
“Help me,” Emery croaks out, her body shuddering slightly as she pleads. “Help me or I will die.”
I allow my palm to stroke the side of her face—and then I do the unthinkable.
I gently pull my fading alien into my arms, careful not to break her, and carry her out of her home.
With haste, I rush back to my lab, where I will lock us away. They’ll find us eventually, but I will have to make sure they can’t get in. I’ll work relentlessly, undisturbed by them, until I find a cure.
I will rekking save her.
“Relax now, lilapetal,” I urge, my voice soft, just for her. “I’m going to heal you.”
Or I’ll die trying.
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Acknowledgments
K Webster
Thank you to my husband. You’re my biggest supporter and my inspiration. I love you to the moon and back, my fellow weirdo.
A big giant thank you to Nicole Blanchard for loving aliens and all things strange every bit as much as I do. Our mutual obsession is what brought this awesome book to fruition. So many nerdy talks over many nights as we built OUR WORLD. I can’t think of anyone I’d rather do this with than you! You rock, lady!
A huge thank you to my Krazy for K Webster’s Books reader group. You all are insanely supportive and I can’t thank you enough. I love when y’all get Krazy with me and read things you wouldn’t normally read because you’re curious like me!
A gigantic thank you to those who helped me with this book. Elizabeth Clinton, Ella Stewart, Misty Walker, Holly Sparks, Jillian Ruize, and Gina Behrends—you ladies are my rock!
A big thank you to my author friends who have given me your friendship and your support. You have no idea how much that means to me.
Thank you to all of my blogger friends both big and small that go above and beyond to always share my stuff. You all rock! #AllBlogsMatter
Kelli Collins, thank you SO much for editing this book. You’re a rock star and I can’t thank you enough! Love you!
A big thanks to IndieSage PR for pimping us out!
Lastly but certainly not least of all, thank you to all of the wonderful readers out there who are willing to hear my story and enjoy my characters like I do. It means the world to me!
Nicole Blanchard
This year has been a hard one for me, but this book, these characters, this series, and my co-author have given me something to look forward to each day. A place to escape to. I hope the same proves true for you.
I’d like to thank K, first and foremost, for digging aliens as much as I do. Thank you for pushing me, supporting me, and being my idol. You are an amazing person and I’m beyond grateful to call you my friend. Here’s to many, many more dirty alien books together.
My Knockouts. I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for you. So many of you have been rooting for me since the beginning and I can’t tell you how thankful I am to have you by my side. You chicks are AMAZING!
Melissa. Melissa. Melissa. I thank you every book and I will continue to do so because you quite simply are amazing. You fork me good!
Thank you to my beta readers: Amber Lynn, Cindy Camp, and Debbie Adams-Rice.
A big thank you to Alana Albertson, my twin. It’s been a rollercoaster half a decade together, but you’ve been there every step of the way. My eternal gratitude for always having my back.
To our team, Kelli Collins and the IndieSage PR bloggers. We couldn’t have done this without you!
Readers along with me on this journey. Thank you for taking a chance on me. I hope we can continue share many wild stories together!
About K Webster
K Webster is the author of dozens of romance books in many different genres including contemporary romance, historical romance, paranormal romance, and erotic romance. When not spending time with her husband of twelve years and two adorable children, she’s active on social media connecting with her readers. Her other passions besides writing include reading and graphic design. K can always be found in front of her computer chasing her next idea and taking action. She looks forward to the day when she will see one of her titles on the big screen.
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About Nicole Blanchard
Nicole Blanchard is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of gritty romantic suspense and heartwarming new adult romance. She and her family reside in the south along with their two spunky Boston Terriers and one chatty cat. Visit her website www.authornicoleblanchard.com for more information or to subscribe to her newsletter for updates on sales and new releases.
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