My Chameleon Loves [Galactic Nuptials 2] (Siren Publishing Ménage Amour) Read Free

These representatives are from another planet?”
    Jeff nodded. “That’s right.”
    “What the hell were they doing in my courtroom?”
    “They were here as witnesses in the trial of a man accused of kidnapping and abusing his children. They were on their way out when you were brought into the courtroom.”
    Jeni sighed. “What’s all this have to do with me?”
    Jeff took a deep breath. “They’ve approached the State Department with an offer for your hand in marriage.”
    Jeni raised her hand to grab the edge of the table as a heavy weight settled in her stomach. A feeling of dizziness washed over her. “You’re kidding, right?”
    “No, I’m not kidding. Apparently the oldest brother says you’re their mate.”
    She swallowed weakly. “Their mate?”
    “Uh, yes, there are three brothers.”
    “That’s crazy. What has that got to do with an alternative for me?”
    “I’ve been told that the state prosecutor would be willing to commute your sentence, if you’re found guilty, to time served if you show any interest in becoming mate to the Arridians.”
    “Wait a minute. You’re telling me that if I’m found guilty, they’re gonna ship me off to be some kind of sex slave to aliens from outer space?”
    Jeff winced, pulling at his collar. “No, of course not. They aren’t going to make you do anything. They’re simply giving you the option of going with the Arridians back to their home instead of going to prison.”
    Jeni sank back into her chair and groaned. “I don’t understand any of this.”
    “Have you ever heard of a company called Galactic Nuptials?”
    “No, I don’t think so.”
    “They’re an agency that specializes in finding mates, or wives, for species of the various worlds in the Federation of Planets.”
    “What does that have to do with me?”
    “The State Department is willing to let you sign on as a Galactic bride if you want, in place of a prison sentence.”
    She felt her arms going weak. “Marriage to these guys is supposed to be equivalent to a prison sentence. No thanks.”
    “No, on the contrary. I’ve seen the men, and they’re quite handsome. I was told they treat their mates like princesses. You’d literally become the center of their world and want for nothing.”
    “This is so surreal.”
    “Jeni, you don’t have to make any kind of decision today. Just think about it. If you want, I can make arrangements for you to meet them.”
    “Why is the State Department getting involved?”
    “Apparently they want a trade agreement with the Arridians. They have some type of clean energy on their planet we’re very interested in.”
    “So I’m some sort of prize in a trade agreement.”
    “No, not at all. They’re not going to force you to do anything, Jeni. It’s just another alternative that would benefit you and us if you decide to accept their offer.”
    “Well, I can tell you right now I’m not going to tell Carl how to find his money in the Caymans. That old goat hit on me every chance he got, and I’ll bet my last dollar he knows what happened to Linda. It’ll be snowing in hell before I give him the codes to unlock his kingdom.”
     
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    Zintssar watched Kernz squirm on the hard courtroom bench. “Do you think it’ll finally be over today?” They’d been observing their mate’s trial since it started. She had continued to declare her innocence, even though they’d brought in several witnesses to prove she’d used her skills to transfer the money. So far, no one could tell where the money had gone.
    Kernz sighed and stretched out his long legs under the seat in front of him. “I hope so. I’m tired of sitting in this room every day. It’s not healthy.”
    “Did you hear anything from Xortz?” His youngest brother had asked to return to Arridia. He’d always been different, and just a few weeks ago he’d announced his desire to enter their Kakatiz. It was a type of religious order and considered a great blessing on the