Heart of the Galaxy (Paranormal Romance Aliens) Read Free

opens the portal. If they can force you to open it and their leader goes through the portal then he will absorb the power. And the power would then be evil,” Troy explained. “Only you can ensure that the power is good. You must be the one to go through that portal.”
    Jess laid her head in her lap in despair.
    “Oh my God! This is all too much. I can’t,” she moaned. “I can’t do this.”
    “You must,” he replied gently.
    She lifted her head to stare at him.
    “You expect me to be the keeper of the universe? No, I can’t do it. I won’t do it,” she cried.
    He placed his forefinger under her chin and looked deeply into her stormy grey eyes.
    “You can and you will. I will help you, prepare you to assume your role as guardian of the universe,” he said. “The ability lies within you. You just have to tap into it.”
    “I don’t know,” she whimpered.
    “Trust me, Jess. Believe in me as I believe in you. I know you can do this,” he said softly.
    Jess couldn’t hold back any longer. She threw herself into his strong arms. He held her against him tightly and kissed her neck. He couldn’t stop himself from kissing her. He had wanted to touch her intimately for years. He finally allowed himself the pleasure. Jess was taken aback at the intimate gesture but did not pull away from him. She had fantasized about him kissing her for a very long time. She just wished it had occurred under different circumstances. She wasn’t sure how she should react knowing what she did about him; and about herself. She was in no position to think about romance when she had the weight of the universe on her shoulders. But it did feel good to be in his arms. It was a place she longed to be so she didn’t break the embrace. Troy leaned back against the cushions and brought her with him. She felt good in his arms; as if she belonged there. He knew he should probably begin their journey but he so wanted to just enjoy this moment. He decided a few minutes wouldn’t hurt. He would relish this time for he didn’t know if there would ever be another. He kissed the top of her silver head and held her tightly.
     
     

Chapter 2: The Journey of Begins
     
    Jess awakened the next morning in her bed. She was confused as to how she had ended up in her pajamas. The last thing she recalled was sitting on the couch with Troy, snuggled in his arms. Did she change into her pajamas and not recall? Impossible. She felt a movement beside her. She froze. She knew without looking that it was Troy. My God! What had happened last night? Why was he in her bed sleeping like a babe? And more to the point, what had happened before he fell asleep?
    “Good morning,” Troy said sleepily.
    “What are you doing in my bed?” Jess snapped. She sat up in bed and turned to face him.
    “Now who’s lacking in social graces?” Troy grinned.
    “Get out! Get out of my bed,” Jess ordered.
    “No. For the time being I’m comfortable where I am,” he said. He adjusted his pillows and crossed his arms behind his head.
    Jess was outraged at his answer. She threw a pillow at his head. The pillow hit the bull’s eye of his face. He casually tossed the pillow aside.
    “There’s no need for violence,” he chastised her.
    “Oooh!” she exclaimed in frustration.
    She picked up another pillow and was about to throw it at him when he quickly grabbed the pillow from and pinned her on the bed. His actions were so fast that Jess had not time to blink. He crouched over her like a cougar ready to pounce. Her dark grey eyes were bigger than the full moon as she stared at him suddenly afraid. Troy saw the fear in her eyes and immediately relaxed his pose. He never wanted her to be afraid of him. He pulled her into his arms.
    “Never fear me, Jess. You never have in the past. Do not start now,” he whispered.
    She swallowed.
    “I’m not afraid of you,” she said quietly.
    “Are you sure? Tell if you are and we will work it out,” he said.
    “I’m sure.