Chapter 68: Linda

Anatu went to the bathroom and spent some minutes exploring the primitive facilities. She shuddered. They still used water to bathe. There was a large bath and a good-sized shower enclosed with glass. It would be better if they used a forcefield to contain the water. She opted to shower, and at first, the water running over her body was odd and rather disconcerting. Normally, she'd wait to shower on the ship, but she smelled of their activities last night and early this morning. She bared her teeth in the direction of the door. That woman must have smelled their pleasure on Anatu, and she didn't want her to experience even that about the time Anatu and John had spent together last night and this morning.

The water was warm and also reminded her of how it had felt when John caressed her skin. He was very strong for a human. Before they'd made love, she'd thought she could overpower him physically if she had to. After last night, she wasn't so sure.