Zaureth: A SciFi Alien Romance (Enigma Series Book 4) by Ditter Kellen Page A

ground his teeth. “You forget yourself, Zaureth. As a healer, you have a duty to the Bracadytes. It was for this very reason the laws were put in place to begin with. The gifts you were given do not come without sacrifices.”
    “Klause!” Laurel admonished, resting her hands on her hips. “Zaureth has made more sacrifices than all of Aukrabah combined. His entire existence has been about sacrificing. He has lived his life serving everyone but himself. It is time that he finds happiness.”
    Klause ran a hand down his face. “But the laws—”
    “Can be revised,” Laurel snapped, cutting off any argument he may have had.
    The king’s gaze softened before it shifted to Zaureth. “I do not feel this is the right thing to do. But I will allow it. If trouble arises from this, I will hold you solely responsible.”
    “Thank you,” Amy blurted before Zaureth could respond. “I won’t be in the way.”
    Klause cleared his throat. “I meant no offense, sister of Vaulcron’s mate. I only want what is best for Aukrabah. And sometimes sacrifices have to be made for the good of the whole.”
    Amy decided she liked Klause. She couldn’t imagine the enormous burden he carried daily, being responsible for so many. “I understand, King Klause. And I appreciate you giving me a chance.”
    “We leave an hour before sunrise,” Klause announced. “Oz will take the humans by boat to the entrance. Their mates may accompany them. Zaureth? You will be responsible for Miss Brighton’s safety. See that she arrives unharmed.”
    Klause continued to speak, but Amy no longer listened. She was going to Aukrabah with Zaureth.
    “ Zaureth ?” she sent through their link. “ Thank you for standing up for me .”
    “ I will always stand up for you, little one. You do not need to thank me for that. You are mine to protect.”
    Amy’s chest constricted at Zaureth’s words. He thought of her as his. She returned to her place beneath his arm.
    The next hour was spent listening to the Bracadytes plan for the future. Some voiced their concerns over Braum’s decision to stay in the States, while others discussed the possibility of Fiona’s presence bringing war to Aukrabah. In the end, they put their faith in Klause, trusting him to keep them safe.
    The crowd dispersed to ready themselves for the early morning trip home. Amy clung tightly to Zaureth as he led her back to her room.
    “You will have to pack lightly,” Zaureth informed her, opening the door and guiding her inside. “Everything will need to be sealed inside a waterproof bag.”
    Amy nodded. “All I need are my clothes and toiletries.” A thought suddenly struck her. “Do you have shampoo, soap, toothpaste, and other bathroom items in Aukrabah?”
    “Vaulcron makes the trip to Cuba every thirty moons. He trades with Oz for supplies.”
    Amy could barely hold a thought for glancing at everything in the room. Sight would never get old to her. “What does he trade Oz for the supplies?”
    Zaureth shrugged. “Human jewels, coins, and the like. Objects that have been found along the gulf’s floor.”
    Amy nearly swallowed her tongue. “Do you have any idea how much that stuff is probably worth? You could get a lot of money for those treasures.”
    “We have no need for human money. Everything we require is at our fingertips. The supplies are normally for Vaulcron. He has become quite enamored with the land walker’s ways. Once Abbie and Anthony Vaughn arrived in Aukrabah, Vaulcron began gathering supplies for them as well.”
    “How come Vaulcron makes the runs?” Amy questioned. “Isn’t he the next in line to be king?”
    Zaureth closed the door and moved toward the bathroom. “He is. But Klause did not trust any of the others with Oz’s safety. The two of them are blood related.”
    Amy followed carefully behind, marveling at Zaureth’s reflection in her bathroom mirror. She loved looking through his eyes. “Oz is royalty?”
    The narrowing of Zaureth’s