Page 3 of Breaking Ties
She settled in the unit, and it closed over her. She heard, “You are welcome.”
Minutes ticked by, and she was held in place as her hand warmed, her old breaks warmed, and her lower belly warmed. When she felt her sex getting slick, she tensed, but the machine kept doing what it was doing, not caring about resistance. Heat wrapped her under her collarbone, and she just gave up. Whatever was going on, her old breaks felt better. She would let it run its course.
She fell asleep as her body was subjected to warmth and slow caresses from something she couldn’t see. It was the most action she had experienced since the end of the world.
Aubrey woke up when the medic opened the unit’s lid. “Well, that was unexpected.”
“What was?”
“You were in there for six hours, and the unit refused to open. That isn’t something that happens. Our tech is checking it and suspects a computer virus of some sort.”
Aubrey got out of the unit and blinked. “Did you shrink?”
“No. You have gained ten percent additional height.”
She grinned. “Seriously?”
“Yes. Could you step into the scanner again?”
“Sure. Why?”
“We want to see what it did to you.”
Aubrey walked slowly, getting the hang of her new balance. “This is so weird, but I will no longer be confused for Avery.”
“Are you twins?”
“No, born one year apart, nearly to the day.”
“That explains things a bit more. Despite your looks, you are working with very different genetics.”
“Well, I am now six foot four, so I would say so.” She smiled. “This is entertaining.”
“It’s a good thing that the tunic is long.”
She smiled and settled in the scanner again to determine what had just happened.
Light and vibration, and the lid opened. The medics were all close and staring at her. “What?”
“Um, Aubrey, you have assessor genetics.”
“What does that mean?”
“You are closer to a Hmrain than most consorts are. This is incredible. We have never seen one on the surface of your world.”
“Oh. Neat. So can I go eat?”
“Yes, we are just waiting for your guards.”
“Uh, what?” Aubrey blinked.
“You can’t go anywhere without your guards.”
“What guards?”
“The ones provided by the Education Station. The private shuttle will arrive in the next two hours, Lady.”
Aubrey blinked. “What now?”
