Chapter 52

::There are only two beings who will ever fuck you again, love— me and our fem when we find her.::

“Juraens, Elder Council, Psi Security, Identity Scan under Protocol 1258.”

“Identified.”

“There,” said Bane with a hint of smug satisfaction, “Juraens’s presence solves our dilemma. As Psi Security, he is qualified to administer the challenge and oversee the proceedings. I have a kit already prepared, so matters can proceed, if the Commanders and Lt. Septis are willing.”

“I may be qualified to administer the Challenge, Dr. Bane, but I refuse,” Juraens stated unequivocally. Mark watched the Sarrans and fought to keep his mind free of the new intruder. He tried reasoning. ::Look, I need all of my faculties, right now. Give this up, and I swear I’ll deal with you later.::

::You will deal with me later.:: The mind voice oozed testosterone, dominance and tenderness at the same time. It drove Mark nuts. The haze eased.