Page 31 of Cops in Space
“It is an honor to meet the warrior who defeated the Tai-Kok at the battle of Tucson.”Xyler clamped his right arm to his chest and bowed slightly.
Shooting my father a black look, Uncle Saul returned the salute.“It is an honor to meet the warrior who defeated the Rodan at Kaijus.”
Huh. The guys had been swapping war stories.
“Momma! Momma!”Jaxor wailed, his little arms reaching for me.
Xyler handed him to me.
“You go.”His tentacles wrapped around my neck.“You go.”
I hugged him and stroked his back.“I know. I know, but I’m back now.”
“No leave me. No leave me.”
“I can’t promise that. I’m a cop, like your dad, and sometimes bad people do the unexpected. Okay?”
“No like.”
“Me no like either.”
Jaxor stiffened and pointed at Nix.“Who him?”
“That’s Nix, your foster-brother. I rescued him from the monsters, just like I did you.”
Jaxor’s tentacles drooped.“Him sad.”
“I know. He lost his mom and we need to find her.”
“I help.”
I kissed his forehead.“You’re such a good baby.
“Stop moving your head until I finish healing your concussion,”Kaelen growled.
“Yes, sir.”The dizziness was getting better.
Jaxor’s tentacles wrapped around Uncle Saul’s wrist.“Me Jaxor.”
“A pleasure to meet you, little warrior.”Uncle Saul clamped his left arm to his chest.
“You make Momma better?”
“I am.”
My smile faded when I noticed Captain Zan was examining the portal with his scanner.“Is he supposed to be doing that? I thought the portal was top secret,”I asked Kaelen on our private link.
He grimaced.“Zarek decided it was necessary. If we are to defeat the Tai-Kok and Rodan, we need the Alliance’s help.”
“He’s an ass.”
Dad butted in,“I agree but you will treat him with the respect his rank deserves.”
“Yes, sir.”
“If the Captain asks you about the portal, refer him to me or Ben,” Uncle Saul added in English.
“Yes, sir.”
