Kyro: A Sci-fi Alien Abduction Romance (Captured by Aliens Book 5) by A.G. Wilde (best summer books .txt) 📕

that his kiss had felt so good and despite that she’d enjoyed it, she didn’t want to destroy the friendship that was budding between them.

When he’d left, he’d seemed upset, and it made her feel guilty. She definitely had to rectify what she’d done.

As Athena nodded and they all set off down the street once more, movement by the side of the apartment building caught Evren’s eye.

She could be mistaken but she was sure she’d seen dark chitin.

A chill ran down her spine.

Had he been watching her again? Following her too?

As they continued walking down the street, Evren glanced back and she was sure this time.

There, going in the opposite direction, was the male who had accosted her in the market.

Shive.

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Straightening the dress she’d bought at the market, Evren turned around in the viewing screen.

It was white, the hem decorated in shapes that looked like abstract butterflies and it was sleeveless too. It hung just above her knees and with her hair now dry and hanging over her shoulders, she felt she was ready.

Walking over to Kyro’s apartment was nerve-wracking. She found herself constantly straightening her dress, fixing her hair, and generally trying to shake the nervousness from her bones.

She looked like a teenager who’d dressed up for prom just to see her crush and despite how ludicrous that was, it was the exact feeling she was having.

Running a hand over her small chest, she wondered if he would be home. She was standing in front of his door, frozen with one hand raised to hit the panel that would sound the chime inside.

Ugh.

She was such an idiot.

She could have checked if he was home before she turned up at his door. Before they’d been given their apartments, they’d all been added as each other’s contacts on the datapad.

For a second, she contemplated returning home to confirm if it was okay for her to visit.

He’d seemed like an all right guy but this time she’d be in his space. She hadn’t even considered that he might not be too keen on that happening.

Depressing the panel before she could change her mind, she waited.

She couldn’t hear the chime from the outside, but she counted in her head.

Hers rang for just three seconds. If he didn’t answer after three seconds, she would leave.

One...

Two...

Three...

Evren bit her lip and turned to leave, but as she began to do so, the door slid open.

“Yes?”

It wasn’t a voice she recognized and when she turned to face the speaker, her eyes widened a bit.

The alien in front of her looked so similar to Kyro, the resemblance was uncanny. The only difference she could see was that his eyes weren’t gray. This alien’s eyes were a startling green.

“Oh. Sorry. I must have gotten the wrong door. I was looking for someone else.”

“Who?” The large male crossed his arms and regarded her. “Aren’t you one of those humans Reku5 rescued?”

Oh, please don’t be another stalker.

They really should have warned her about this. It should come as part of a leaflet on how to navigate the Restitution.

“Yes,” she answered, her tone wary. She was about to give him a polite smile and goodbye when he turned sideways in the entryway and bellowed into the apartment.

“Kyro! A human has wandered to our door.”

Giving her what looked suspiciously like a wink, he left the door open as he reentered the apartment.

Evren blinked.

So, he was Kyro’s brother...

She’d had no idea he didn’t live alone. She guessed she just hadn’t thought of him as the sort of person to share a place with someone else.

It made her feel even more awkward about the fact that she’d popped in without an invitation. Stepping into the doorway, she looked into the apartment absentmindedly as she crossed her arms over her chest.

It was bright in the room. So bright it was taking her eyes some moments to readjust to the light and she squinted as she looked around.

It was a bit surprising to see that the place looked exactly like hers.

If she hadn’t been very aware of her entire walk over to visit him, she’d have been convinced she was standing in her apartment.

A sound behind her had her turning around and as she saw the source of the disturbance, her mouth fell open.

Kyro was standing there and she’d obviously interrupted his shower because water was dripping down his very naked shoulders, upper body, and down …

There was no towel.

He’d walked out of the shower with no towel on.

“Oh...” she breathed, her eyes stopping right at the V at the juncture of his hips.

She should let her gaze drop.

No, she should look away!

Drop your gaze!

Evren swallowed hard.

She should look away, but she couldn’t.

Kyro pressed a button on a panel close to where he was standing and the door hissed closed behind her. At the same time, he pressed another button and the lights dimmed to normal intensity.

“Evren...” He walked toward her slowly, stopping a few feet away.

Fuck that sweet, melodic voice. Why did he have to say her name like he was stripping her naked and wanted her right then and there? Did he even realize he was speaking that way?

It was hard keeping her eyes focused on his face. She kept wanting to stray and look at other lower things.

Who would have guessed that for a guy that spent his time analyzing data he’d have such ripped muscles hidden underneath his vest?

“Is everything all right?” He took another step forward and paused.

“Oh goodness, yes. I’m sorry. I should have called first.” She gave him a nervous smile. “Sorry for popping in unannounced.”

“You are always welcome here.”

Did he really mean it or was he just being polite?

Evren licked her lips and glanced around the room. “Nice place you have here.”

His eyes narrowed on her and she was sure she saw amusement there. “We spent several hours decorating,” he replied after a few moments passed.

It took a second for her to realize he was joking, and she almost choked on a laugh as she glanced around the