Tallusian Nights [Xihirian Shifters 2] (Siren Publishing Classic)

Xihirian Shifters 2

Tallusian Nights

Val Braeden is a seasoned Xihirian soldier hardened by the Realmist wars. He discovers his true mate while on his latest rescue mission. A lovely Tallusian woman’s touch awakens him as no other.

While escaping the war-torn Tallusian capital, the Realmist take down Val’s spacedisk. He crashes into the Tallusian forest. There Zalora Zimbali and Val are determined to survive the wilds of Tallusia. Sparks fly, lighting a flame within them both. Their passion heats the Tallusian nights, binding them together forever.

Clitax Tomron is bent on revenge—he’s determined to avenge his father’s death. Tomron strikes close to Val’s heart, taking his family hostage. Only one thing stands in Tomron’s way, the power of a beautiful Tallusian princess. Zalora wants peace and to put an end to these terrorists. She risks everything to save those she feels responsible for and the man of her dreams.

Genre:
Futuristic, Science Fiction, Shape-shifter

Length:
69,708 words
 

Xihirian Shifters 2

Ciara Lake

EROTIC ROMANCE

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TALLUSIAN NIGHTS

Xihirian Shifters 2

CIARA LAKE

Copyright © 2012

The nearly deafening rhythmic
boom, boom
of the music made the floor beneath their feet vibrate. “Damn, how can they stand this freakin’ noise?” Val pressed his lips closer to Jerrian’s ear to be heard. He caught the cringe on his friend’s face at the raised timbre of his voice and offered an apologetic smile. Clubs didn’t always allow for those who had extra-acute hearing. The crowd pushed against them as they shouldered their way through looking for a place to sit or stand comfortably. “I think it’s seriously damaging to my sensitive hearing.” Val shook his head and patted his ear with his hand.

“You’re too much like your father. Way too uptight. Too Alpha Prime.” Jerrian snickered as he ushered him past two scantily clad women.

“Shame on you for talking about our Admoncor in such a way.” Val grinned.

“Loosen up, cuz, enjoy the night life.” Jerrian’s eyes sparkled in the odd light. “We deserve a break.”

They passed a dozen skimpily dressed women who were up on various stages swaying and gyrating to flamboyant music. Men gathered under each stage handing dancers currency or stuffing it into what little clothing they were wearing. The throng was so thick Val could hardly move through it. A woman bumped into him, rubbing herself against him.

“Hey, baby,” she cooed, winking at him. “You feel good.” Her hands ran over his chest and arms. The strong smell of liquor nearly made him gag. Instead, he cleared his throat looking away.

“Hey.” He nodded as he quickly moved away. Finally, Jerrian reached a table just as it came empty.

“Let’s sit here.” He motioned to the table, grabbing a chair before anyone else claimed it. Just as they sat down, a woman with blonde, spiked hair, dressed in an extremely tight, short dress approached them. Swaying suggestively with each step, she put her hand on her hip as she looked down at them. Highly glossed lips smiled at them. He gaze had a come-hither-ness, which must frequently have worked on other men.

“Hello, gentlemen.” She rocked on her feet as if moving with the music. “Welcome to Twisted Lady. What do you want to drink?”

“Bring us Carvasses.” Val smiled up at her. “On ice.”

“Sure thing, handsome.” She winked and turned, swiveling her hips, making her way back to the bar.

“Jerrian, remind me again why we’re here?” He made a crooked smile. “I really don’t like this scene. First of all, it’s killing my head.” He ran his hand through his hair, pushing it back from his face. Three dancing patrons nearly fell into their table, giggling. Val took hold of one of one woman’s arm to gently steady her.

“Thanks.” She giggled, stumbling some more. He nodded.

“We’re attempting to have a good time while on leave from fighting a fucking war,” Jerrian shouted across their table, smiling.

“Well, tell me when we’re having a good time.” Val looked out at the large mob, watching it move to the noise that was called music. Their server returned with their drinks.

“Perhaps these will improve our time.” Jerrian held up his glass of Carvasses.

“I doubt it.” Val drank down his glass in one gulp. He could feel his head begin to throb at the temple. “Nah, didn’t improve a thing.” He slammed his glass down, making the table shudder. “In fact, I believe I feel worse.” Loud shouts rang out from the other side of the bar. “Shit, there’s gonna be a fight. I hate bar fights.”

“Yeah, it’s coming this way, too.” Both men stood up just as a body came crashing into their table. A huge man staggered toward them, falling into their table, breaking it to the floor. “Damn, it’s Kade. What the fuck? We thought you were back at the palace with Kara.”

“Hey, guys. Nope.” He shook his head as he grinned up at them. “I decided to get out on the town. Have a good time.” Kade winked, looking up at them with a bloody lip. “So here I am.” He gestured to himself as he stared up at them. “I pissed off a Gerial.” He pointed in the direction of a massive green male who was glaring at them. “They’re strong assholes. I guess they don’t like it when you smile at their females. Hey, dude, peace.” Kade waved as he got up. The Gerial eyed Val and Jerrian standing next to Kade and then huffed as he turned back to the bar where he was sitting. The female Gerial cozied up next to him, hugged the large man, then looked back at Kade, giving him a seductive look.

“So why the fuck did you smile at her? And just now, too.” Val put his hands on his hips. “She has two huge noses. They drip nasty mucus.” Val grabbed his elbow as Kade stumbled a bit to regain his balance.

“The mucus is a sexual stimulant.”

“Kade, I don’t want to know how you know about their mucus. It grosses me out.” Val bowed his head. “Let’s get out of here. I feel my vid-com vibrating in my pocket.”

“Damn, it’s probably your father.” Kade rolled his eyes. “My dear older brother Admoncor Braeden ordering us to do something I’m betting. Whatever happened to leave status?”

“I can’t get my vid-com out here to listen, so let’s go. I can’t stand this scene anymore.” He started toward an exit, again maneuvering between the dancing patrons next to their table.

“Can’t we ever get away from being summoned? Someone’s constantly calling us to do something.”

Pressing their way through a mass of people, they made their way outside. It helped they towered over most of the people. A wave of heat hit them as they exited. Sweat poured down Val’s back, making his uniform cling to him. To make matters worse, as he stepped out from under the club’s portico, he became drenched from the pouring torrents of rain. “Let’s shift then run back to the palace.” Kade’s eyes blazed amber. Val noticed Kade was clenching his jaw, obviously in an effort to control his emotions.

“Uncle Kade, you’ve had too much to drink. Pull yourself together. We can’t shift here.” Val put his hand on his arm. “Let’s get back to the palace.”

“Damn it, Val, don’t call me uncle.” He pulled his arm away from Val. His pupils elongated, his face slightly distorted. “I’m fucking less than nine months older than you. You just call me uncle to piss me off.”

“Fine, Kade.” Val paused for a second, inhaling deeply. “Get your beast under control. Then I’ll call you anything you want.” He held his hands up in surrender. “Let’s get to my transport. Then I’ll listen to the vid-com message.” All three men made their way to their transport.

“I’m sorry, Val.” Kade sat back in one of the transport seats. “I’ve been a fucking mess since our last mission. All of those bodies of children in the streets of Gerialia sickened me. I can’t get the image out of my mind. I can’t bloody stand this fucking war anymore. The Realmist have to be stopped.” Within seconds, Kade was snoring.

“Like I told you, Alpha Primes are hard to deal with.” Jerrian shook his head as he buckled in Kade then himself. “Kade’s always getting into trouble. You’re always uptight. Between you two, Uncle Kael, and Grandfather, I’m a nervous wreck. I just wanted to have a relaxed night out. ”

“You call what we were doing relaxed?” Val turned on the engine to get the cool air circulating. He tossed Jerrian his vid-com. “Here, listen to my father’s message.”