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

have the right to remain silent. You should really talk this over with your attorney, Ms. Montgomery.”
    Jeni nodded. “I have discussed it with him, and he understands my change of plea.”
    The judge peered at the district attorney over his glasses. “Do you have any objections, Mr. Reynolds?”
    “Absolutely not, Judge. I’m happy to accept the defendant’s new plea.”
    “Very well. I’ll accept the guilty plea. Ms. Montgomery, if you’re willing to allocate with full disclosure, I’ll consider giving you a lesser sentence.”
    She swallowed hard. “I’m sorry, judge, but that’s not possible.”
    The judge sighed. “Very well. I’m afraid you’ll be getting the maximum sentence. Let’s go back inside and make it official.”
    Jeni blinked back tears and followed her attorney back into the courtroom.
     
    * * * *
     
    Zintssar came to his feet when Jenilyn walked through the door behind her attorney. The tears gathering in her eyes made him want to rush over and comfort her in his arms.
    “Be seated.”
    The judge banged his gavel once. “Let the record show the defendant, Jenilyn Montgomery, has changed her plea to guilty for the charge of embezzlement. She is to remain in custody with a sentencing hearing Friday at 10:00 a.m. Court dismissed.”
    Zintssar turned to Kernz, barely able to smother his growl. “This is absurd. She’s not guilty and yet they’re going to take her plea that she is. What kind of justice system does this primitive culture have?”
    Kernz sighed. “At least we should be able to take her home now. They assured us they would offer her the chance to come with us instead of going to one of their prisons. Surely we are more appealing.”
    Zintssar laughed. “I would hope so, but let’s pay a visit to the district attorney to make sure.”
     
    * * * *
     
    Jeni grimaced when the bailiff locked her handcuff onto the metal ring of the table in the conference room. She looked around the room and felt her heart rate speed up. The judge, the district attorney, her own attorney, and five strangers filled the small room.
    Jeff put his hand on Jeni’s shoulder. “Gentlemen, for those of you who don’t know, my name is Jeffrey Landers and this is my client, Jenilyn Montgomery. Jeni, you’re already acquainted with Judge Martin and our DA Elliot Reynolds.” He pointed to a tall man with brown hair and green eyes. “This is Tarooka Meekers. He’s the owner of Galactic Nuptials.”
    Tarooka took her free hand and pressed his lips to her knuckles. “It’s a very great pleasure, Ms. Montgomery.”
    Jeff pointed to another tall, extremely intimidating man. This one had blond hair and blue eyes. “This is Minov Laroche. He’s the legal advisor for all the Galactic Nuptials offices.” Mr. Laroche merely nodded. “And this is Dr. Xavier Jtsar.”
    Jeni studied the third man. He had very short brown hair, with brown eyes and a slender build. “What kind of doctor?”
    Jeff looked at a paper on the desk and frowned. “He’s from the planet Calata and is responsible for determining the health of the people that sign up to be mates for Galactic Nuptials.”
    “I haven’t agreed to be anybody’s mate, yet.”
    One of the two men yet to be introduced stepped forward. “LLorsarrtfooalt mnzort kllarnz forzllemt.”
    Jeni stared at the handsome man. His dark-brown hair framed a strong face. He was well over six feet tall with olive-colored skin and brown eyes. The man looked to be one solid muscle. She decided to ignore the strange urge she had to cuddle up to his massive chest. “What the hell did he just say?”
    Jeff cleared his throat. “That’s what Dr. Jtsar is here for. You can’t make an informed decision about their offer without talking to these men.”
    “These are my supposed bridegrooms?”
    “Yes.” Jeff motioned to the one who spoke. “The taller of the two men is Zintssar. He’s also the oldest. They call him Zin. His brother is Kernztssar, also known as