Eye on Orion by Laura D. Bastian Page B

is. We used the tracker to find him. There is something special about that place too. Something that makes it easy to Travel with our medallions. We arrived on Earth not too far from what you know as the Loch Ness. We stayed with him for a few months while learning about your planet, language, and culture. Delilah and Marshal came to the States to set up a home and background story just before we moved here.”
    â€œWe should have stayed with Ramal and not gotten you involved in this.” He glanced at me before fixing his eyes on the road ahead of him.
    â€œI’m glad I’ve been able to get to know you two.” I hesitantly squeezed his hand.
    â€œI am glad we met you as well.” He smiled at me. I hoped he wouldn't be in a rush to leave now.
    â€œI do worry we may be putting you in danger,” he said again.
    â€œI don’t think there's anything to worry about. Who would believe your story if I told them? Which I wouldn’t,” I hurried to add. “I hope Shander won’t make any attempt to find you here, but I wouldn’t be in any danger anyway. Please don’t worry about me. Just take care of yourself and Amira.”
    â€œYou are probably right,” he agreed. He didn’t say more, but I couldn’t help thinking he didn’t believe me.
    We sat in silence for the remainder of the drive home, and Amira fell asleep again. When we got into town, Jai looked at the clock on the dash and asked, “What will your parents do when you get home so late?”
    â€œI’m not sure,” I admitted. “I’ve never broken a curfew before.”
    â€œI apologize for this,” he said. “It is my fault. I should have paid more attention to the time. I was enjoying the evening too much, and then when Amira woke up screaming, thoughts of anything else left me.”
    â€œMe too. I wouldn't have let you go anywhere tonight without telling me all you did though. Especially if we can’t talk about it,” I said with a little sadness.
    â€œWe should keep our conversations to a minimum. Perhaps we can give you some more Densinne to be able to think to you,” he offered.
    â€œMaybe. I’ll have to think about it.” It had been such a relief to have my thoughts all mine tonight.
    â€œLet me know.”
    He pulled the jeep up to the curb in front of my house. Before I could grab my jacket off the floor, he was halfway around the front of the vehicle on his way to open my door. I waited for him a little self-consciously. The other time I’d been in a car with them, he'd opened the door for Amira and I'd opened my own. He’d seemed a little disappointed he couldn’t open both doors at the same time, but I never felt like I should wait for him to get Amira’s door and then come get mine.
    He held his hand out to help me from the car. When I placed my hand in his, I remembered the burn he'd healed for me. Looking down at my hand in his, I felt thankful I had a chance to know him, however short that time might be. I almost selfishly wished for them to be here forever, hoping the situation on Rommader would never be fixed, and they would be forced to remain on Earth. I immediately felt guilty.
    â€œThank you again for helping me with my hand,” I said, wishing I had thought to ask how he did it. Maybe later.
    He raised my hand to his lips and kissed the knuckles, sending shivers of pleasure down my arm.
    â€œI am… I’m glad I could help,” he said.
    We stood there for a moment looking at each other, and then I reluctantly pulled my hand out of his and turned toward my house. “I should go in. Get it over with.” I shrugged.
    â€œWould it help if I came in and apologized for keeping you so long?” he asked.
    â€œNo, I’ll be fine. If you don’t mind, could you help me bring my stuff up to the house though?” I walked to the back of the jeep.
    â€œOf course.” He grabbed the