Fighting Lory (English Edition) (Lords Of Arr'Carthian 2) by Cathy McAllister Page B

of honor and Kordan is one of the most honorable that I know.”
    “I’m just against someone simply claiming me like an object. I have an opinion, too,” Lory burst out.
    “You wanted me to claim you. I would then have had the same rights over you as Kordan now has. So, what’s the problem?”
    “I asked you to, so it was my decision. Kordan on the other hand has simply made the decision without consulting me. That’s the difference!”
    “I understand!” said Farron. “So do you like me more?” asked Farron, winking.
    “That’s not the point!”
    “So what is the point?”
    “That you’re a gentleman. You would not have taken liberties and forced yourself upon me.”
    “Can you be so sure?” asked Farron, with a sexy groan. “You’re an enticing woman. If you belonged to me then be sure that I would do everything to get you into my bed.”
    Lory pulled her hand away and stared at him dumbfounded.  
    “Damn it! Are all damned aliens so bloody horny?”
    Farron laughed.
    “I can only say that the men on my planet are certainly very potent. Yes. That can’t be denied.”
    “Oh, great,” groaned Lory. “This is just like in a cheap, cheesy sci-fi movie: a helpless girl on a ship full of horny aliens with bulging muscles.”
    Farron chuckled.
    “I wouldn’t necessarily describe you as a helpless girl.”  
    “OK, I admit that I’ve been a little over dramatic. But that doesn’t change the fact that I don’t want to go to Kordan’s quarters. He’ll try to get into my panties. I’m sure about that.”
    “I’ve already told you that he would never harm you. So all you need to do is not react to his attempts. Or have you maybe got a problem doing that? Do you perhaps want him more, after all, than you want to admit?”
    Lory snorted.
    “Of course not! I don’t want this man at all. You have no idea. But I don’t trust him an inch. It’s lovely that you have such trust in his honor. I don’t!”
    Lory did not know who she was trying to convince here - Farron or herself? It was exactly as he had said. She was afraid that she would not be able to resist him. He had already nearly won her round. If the alarm had not been set off she would probably have acquiesced. The man just kissed too damn good. After all she was not frigid for goodness sake.
    “Come on, don’t make it difficult for me. I promised that I’d take you to him and I’ll pay for it if I don’t.”
    “Sorry about that but I’ve decided that I won’t go. That’s that! I will not go near that intergalactic barbarian and I definitely won’t play the whore for that oversized peacock!”
    “He’s claimed you and he won’t let you go, Lory.”
    “That’s right!” sounded a cold voice from the doorway.
    Lory and Farron turned and Lory swore quietly. Kordan’s posture looked threatening. He was standing with his legs slightly apart, his arms folded. He had changed and was now wearing black trousers and a black shirt.
    “Leave us alone,” he commanded, his voice threatening.
    Chairs were pushed aside and the few crew members who were in the canteen gradually left the room.  
    “You, too, Farron.”
    “Kordan. Perhaps you should…”
    “Ouuuuut!” roared Kordan and Farron glanced at Lory apologetically before he got up and likewise left the room.  
    Lory’s heart was pounding madly. She stared back at Kordan. Anger and fear battled within her. Kordan looked as if he might wring her neck at any moment. She was tough but not suicidal. She knew that she had no chance against this giant.
    “Oversized what?” he asked in an ominously calm tone.
    “Oversized peacock,” Lory helped him out, intimidated.
    Kordan’s thick jugular was throbbing and his eyes had become slits. She could have sworn that his pupils were suddenly long. Almost like a cat’s. She swallowed hard.  
    “What is a peacock?” he asked.
    “It’s … you don’t want to know.”
    “Oh, yes, I do want to know!”
    Lory moved her tongue