I've never been invited, to meet the parents before, and it's worser than what I expected it to be.

Liam as my translator, I endure menacing hisses and growls from the mother. Angry clicks and rushed words, that agitates me more than scares me.

Raw, bloody meat's served, the smell alone induces a few light gags, that has my body convulsing slightly.

To make matters worse, she invited the one that hates me. The female from the hunting planet, the one who argued with Vata.

Her squinty eyed glares, causes me to sigh out loud. Another row of quick clicks, and a nod in my direction, before my translator responds.

Vata seems offended, responding with barely concealed indignation.

"She says, that if they bore you, you are more than welcome to leave. She has a rule about pets being at the table."

Omg... the insults are neverending. "I'm not bored, I'm tired."

He answers for me, and I get a snort riddled with contempt, in response.

"How do you say, eat shit?" I ask, Liam.

He's shocked, and Aduih chokes on his food.

All eyes are on me, and as Aduih clears his throat, he chuckles heartily.

"Are you sure that you won't part with her brother, I think that I can handle her."

Oh shit... he speaks human.

Tomorrow I'm learning all of the alien fowl words, so that I can practice on Vata, for bringing me here.

Vata takes me back to the colony, Liam and I are both shocked at the scene before us. Naked bodies strewn about in weird positions, couples cuddled up on tables. We missed something...

A light caress on the cheek from Vata, and he departs. Glances exchanged from us, and I leave him to fix this mess by himself.

Going home, there's clothing leading up the stairs, and a woman's soft moan assaults my ears. No the hell he didn't...

"Dominic...!"

Yes the hell he did...

Heading to Giselle's, Liam stops me, telling me that she has company. "Do you have room?"

"Travis has the other room, you can have mine."

"I wouldn't dare, we can share."

"No, I'll be fine."

"It's okay, I trust you."

"It's not that, you're Vata's wife, It's no problem."

"Oh..." I state, understanding.

"Okay, so... anything that tastes bitter or soapy, don't eat it. Shiny leaves, plants or leaves with groups of three, or umbrella shaped flowers are a no-no."

Our guide, explains, showing us the edibility test. Rubbing a toxic plant on his arm, the results are red formations in clusters, and small blisters.

I'd decided to take the survivalist training, and forcing us to disperse, seeking edible plants, and game, I run into Travis.

"Hey, how are you holding up?" I ask, concerned. He looks a frightful mess, mussed hair, and smaller than when we first arrived.

He's nervous, and unsure...

"What's wrong?" I ask.

"I... we..."

"Hey..."

Travis leaves, without another word, and watching him make a hasty retreat, I give our intruder a look filled with acid.

"Sorry... what did I interrupt?"

"Did you see him?"

"Yeah, the man's fading fast."

Sleeves rolled up, sweat glistening on his skin, I'm tempted to touch the tanned muscles, begging to be caressed.

I distract myself, by searching for some more plants. "Maybe you should talk to him." I state, absentmindedly going for a pod like plant.

Dominic's hand on mine, stops me, pulling my hand back. "Toxic..." He says, as an electric spark, shoots up my arm.

His gray eyes search mine, as I'm frozen in place at his nearness. His sexy smirk, pulls me from my trance, and I reclaim my hand.

"Who were you entertaining last night?"

It takes him a minute to respond, and I let my anger have full reign.

"Do I hear a hint of jealousy?"

"Please... of what?"

"It was Joy, she offered and I accepted."

That bitch...

"Did it ever occur to you, that she did that to piss me off?"

"Yeah, but I didn't care."

"You're an ass..."

"Yeah, but what was I supposed to do, wait for you?"

The truth, I shouldn't expect him to be loyal to me, when my body's not reserved just for him.

"We both know our roles, I'd love to have you to myself, but we know that, that's not going to happen, as long as we're here."

Allowing him to retake my hand, he applies a kiss. Those beautiful eyes, hinting at mischief, I'm on the verge of swooning.

I want this man, badly and he knows it.

Our romantic make-up interlude's interrupted by a scream, merging into three more.

Leading me quickly to the screams, we come upon someone strung up in the trees. Upside down, the skin's been removed and it's hanging by the feet, arms stretched wide.

My breakfast exits my body, fast and hard.