Noir Kioko had only ever seen one human before his undercover work brought him to the diner at the Luna Terminal, and that was at a distance. Humans are rare, most of them disappear without a trace, and he hopes hanging around the restaurant will give him a lead on the smuggling ring he’s investigating. There was no way he could’ve known the human would turn out to be his mate, and no way he can let it show without putting his mate in danger and possibly jeopardising his mission.<br><br>Max Welch is the proud owner of the only restaurant within a light year’s distance. He left Earth four years ago to create a better life for himself, but he hadn’t considered the possibility of scary alien pirates making his restaurant their favourite hangout spot. As a measly human there isn’t much he can do about it, but as one of the pirates starts coming by almost every day he has to come up with something before he loses all his customers. That the giant cat man is rather nice to look at changes nothing.<br><br>When rumours of another human arriving at the space station start to circulate, Noir's species trafficking infiltrate and observe only mission may need a revamp. But will Noir be able to protect his mate and another one of his rare species?

It Doesn't Translate

“You don’t look good.” Noir’s tail swished back and forth.


“You’re gorgeous, but you do not look well.”


Max groaned as the burn had his entire body contracting. He squeezed his eyes shut, not opening them despite being moved. The vibrations were back, and Max realised it was Noir purring. His back was pressed against Noir’s chest, making the trembles travel into Max’s body. Strange as it was, it was nice. It had his muscles unclenching, and he allowed himself to go pliant, resting his head against Noir’s shoulder.


Noir breathed out close to his ear, making Max shiver.


“You’re shivering.” Noir began to turn him around, but Max stopped him by taking his hand.


“Shh... Just do that...purring thing.”


“I’ll be downstairs if you need me.”


Max looked up at Quam and nodded, then it was just the two of them. “I don’t hear any purring.”


Chapter 25