Colliding Worlds Trilogy 01 - Collision by Berinn Rae

their numbers now are, they would have to be desperate to go to such measures. Also, the wings are fully functional. To remove them is kin to removing a major organ. And, their ability to take flight has given them a significant advantage in many battles.”
    “What are their key weaknesses? How did you defeat them?” Jax asked as if he were studying for an exam.
    “We beat them with just enough luck and far too much sacrifice,” a voice said from the doorway.
    All heads jerked around to see Apolo walk through the door. Legian followed directly.
    “Hey.” Sienna smiled to Legian. Oblivious to everyone else in the room, he walked to her, sat on the arm of the couch next to her. She leaned into him, and he hugged her closer. “What have you two been up to?”
    Apolo answered first. “Legian has debriefed me. It sounds like you were very lucky.”
    She leaned forward. “I can explain.”
    He waved her off.
    She leaned back, never taking her eyes off the Sephian leader. She could have sworn the sadist enjoyed pushing her buttons.
    “Actually,” Apolo continued. “Meeting Lieutenant Jerrick was fortuitous. Krysea and I spoke, and we both agree there is much we can learn from each other.” He turned to face Jax. “What are your thoughts, Lieutenant?”
    “Well,” Jax drawled out. “You didn’t start out on the right foot by setting up shop on American soil, nor by your subterfuge. But I don’t think finding something mutually acceptable is impossible, either. But, like I’ve been telling you guys, it’s not my call.”
    Apolo’s lips thinned. “I look forward to talking with you more about the possibilities. In the meantime …” Apolo turned to face Sienna. “I need to return to some other matters at hand.” Then he turned and left the room without another word. The room fell silent.
    “Now if you don’t mind, I’d like to be alone with my tahren ,” Legian said before kissing the top of Sienna’s head.
    “That’s my clue.” Bente pulled himself up, walked to the fridge, and grabbed a couple more beers. He motioned to Jax, who followed with a guarded look. Once the door clicked close, Sienna hopped up, tapped the keypad, and the locks slid into place.
    She sashayed around the table and back toward Legian.
    He grabbed her arms and pulled her roughly to him. His kiss kicked up a torrential storm of desire. Thinking became impossible as she clutched his wide shoulders and yanked him closer. His skin glimmered with every breath he took. His flesh was warm to the touch, fueling her passion for him, building a fire within. She felt so much. Too much. She thought back to Jax’s reactions earlier, and her muscles tensed as she tried to tamp down the emotion.
    Suddenly, Legian broke the kiss. “What’s wrong, tahren ?”
    “Nothing.”
    “Sienna. You know we can’t lie to each other. Tell me.” His words were a murmur as he ran the back of his hand down her cheek.
    She pulled back a bit, far enough to place her palm over his beating heart. “It’s just that, well, what I’m trying to say is that I enjoy the passion. God, I do. The past few months have been heaven. But it also scares me. It really scares me. Everything has happened so fast, it is all so much to handle. I haven’t been with many men in my life. And I’ve only been with you since Bobby.”
    “What are you getting at?”
    Her forehead rested against his chest. “I don’t know. Sometimes, the intensity of it all freaks me out. I’ve been alone for so long. Now that we’re together, I’m never alone. Even when we’re not together, you’re inside me. I can feel you. Then there’s this base. I never see the sun anymore. Everything’s literally alien to me. Sometimes I feel like I’m losing myself. Then, last night, seeing other humans again — ”
    “Is it because of the human?”
    Sienna winced. “Jax? What does he have to do with anything?”
    “It’s obvious you are taken with him.”
    “Whoa. I am not ‘taken with