He soaped his back, whipping the single ebony braid over a shoulder in the process. Visions of kneading the shoulder blades, licking the beads of moisture found there ran through my mind. Wetness pooled in my panties, and the temporary genetic enhancements were a distraction when my nipples tightened in response to this alien.

Somehow, I tore my gaze from his naked form to check my watch. Six hours until the physical changes I'd undergone would wear off and I'd be back to my plain old self. If I was going to kill this man, I needed to do it now so I would still have time to make a quick escape from the alien settlement.

From the moment I set eyes on him, I knew my plan of seduction was a lost cause. I mean, who was I kidding? Looking as good as technology could make me didn't change who I was inside. One hundred percent, kick a guy's ass in a heartbeat rather than charm what I wanted from him. That had been my M.O. for thirty-three years, and it wasn't changing now.

Shifting my knife to my left hand, I tiptoed nearer to my target. From a distance of several feet, his male aroma had my senses reeling. I paused only long enough to stiffen my resolve before continuing toward him. The frieze carpet muffled my steps enough for me to make it to the bathroom door, which stood open.

I was still longing for him to turn around so I could eyeball the goods, but his back was more to my purpose. This man would not be allowed to touch my sister, not now, not ever.

As I readied for a swift strike, he stilled, sniffing the air. The once-rich tan shimmered with gold, altering from a human's skin tone to that of shutters or tiles. At the same moment I realized I was in trouble, he was on me, lifting me in the air by my neck and pressing me against the wall.

His teeth, all long and jagged, snapped together like a steel trap, while yellow and black eyes set my heart to hammering in my chest. Slowly, he lowered me back down to the floor, and moved so close the hardness of his erection teased my belly. "What are you doing here?"

"I..." Come on, Harmony, don't let this reptile scare you ... Or make you come! "I'm here to kill you," I stated as firmly as my quaking body would allow.

"Is that so?" He adjusted his position, so that his cock was now between my legs. His teeth reformed to that of a human's, even and sparkling white. The predatory look in his eyes receded. I had to apply all of my will not to wrap my legs around his waist and beg him to plunge his long, thick tool inside me.

I cleared my throat a few times, but words failed to form on my lips. The beast's gaze descended down and up over my body coming to a stop at my full breasts. Only now was I regretting the decision to use his people's genetic altering abilities to make my breasts bigger. Slipping into the low-cut blouse had seemed like a good idea at the time, but I was more used to trashy jeans and an oversized tee. A flat chest, a flatter rear, and no hips to speak of were my norm. As I'd seen it at the time, I had no choice. The Drelconian lord would rue the day he bartered for my sister, and after I finished with him, so would our faithless government who thought it was okay to trade her for fuel.

Having found my backbone again, I straightened, only slightly trembling at the unyielding pole between my legs. "Yes, that's so!"

Without a second thought, I plunged my knife into his gut, drove it deep, and twisted. I gaped when he didn't so much as wince. He unhooked my fingers from my trusted weapon and placed my hands above my head. Fascinated, I watched his body push the knife out, and the open wound closed with only a small spot of blood to show for my pains.

The Drelconian shifted his hips forward and back. His cock slid firm against my pussy, making me long for my slacks to dissolve to give him better access. I moaned with pleasure through gritted teeth.

He leaned in to nibble at my earlobe, then trailed the tip of his tongue along the raging pulse at my throat. After a brief kiss there, he whispered, "Now that your plan has failed, what else did you have in mind?"

Fire raced over me, and I was teetering on an orgasm just that quick. Rumor had it that the Drelconians were excellent lovers. Obviously, judging from the naked man in front of me, they were well-endowed. Yet, how could I dare entertain the thought of hopping into bed with one upon sight?

I had six hours until my carriage became a pumpkin. Arnetta, naturally beautiful, was at home waiting to know if I had been successful, and I was still undecided about my boyfriend, with whom I'd just broken it off with for the millionth time that morning.

To be sure we were on the same page, I said, "You're offering me meaningless sex."

He grinned. "Never meaningless."

To demonstrate, he covered my mouth with his, sticking his tongue inside. My mind told me not to moan and suck, eagerly tasting the warm goodness he offered, but I didn't listen. I arched my back so that my tight nipples brushed his chest. His hold on my wrists loosened, and I broke free, grabbed his head, and pulled him closer. Too soon, he drew back. "Well?"

I shook my head. "You're engaged to my si ... I mean you're engaged to a human. Your laws don't allow for dallying around at this time, especially with the risk of wasting your precious seed."

"You are correct. If we are caught, you will be put to death while I will marry the human woman to save my race from extinction."