Skytech,” he croaked in irritation. Reduced to the role of pleasure droid, he waited for his dream woman to open the door. “Oh, just a moment.” The entry to high-rise box 312 opened with a whoosh and Kari stood before him. A scarlet blush colored her delicate features and her eyes darted away, as if she were too embarrassed to look at him. “I wasn’t expecting anyone to come out. I…I placed an order digitally.” “Yes. That is why I am here.” Mav breathed deeply. His heart pounded. “I didn’t expect— It’s supposed to be a discreet site.” Kari licked her lips nervously and all his blood flowed downward. “I am Mav II. I am discreet.” He had to remind himself to speak in what Rebecca called “proper, stilted grammar”. It wasn’t his usual style. Kari’s finely arched brows drew together and her full, lush lips pursed. “Oh.” She blinked long, golden lashes as she finally allowed her gaze to travel over him. “You’re the…droid?” She whispered the last word. “I am Mav II.” “Come in.” She moved to one side and he entered her dwelling. The sweet scent of woman and honeysuckle teased his senses. His balls tightened and his fingers flexed. She was close enough to touch. “You fit my description to perfection. If I didn’t know better, I would think you were…” Setting his space pack down, he turned to face her and her voice trailed off. Her gaze lowered to the bulge he couldn’t stop from straining at his pants. “Mmm, it appears they managed to more than fill my requirements.” “I hope you find me satisfactory.” It took all his control to keep his voice at an even pitch while her curious gaze inventoried her “droid”. Gleaming eyes rose to his. “You seem real, except for your eyes.” “My eyes?” “Yeah, those aqua irises are too beautiful to be real. I didn’t make a request on eye color. I didn’t see his— Never mind. You are perfect.” Mav cocked his head to one side and eyed her curiously. She was an extremely attractive woman. He had no idea why she’d chosen to buy a pleasure droid. He was certain that attracting lovers would be no problem for her. “I feel as if I should offer you dinner or something. Maybe a drink. I’m not sure how…what to do,” she stuttered. He struggled to hide a grin. “ALBs require sustenance to survive, much the same as humans. Our bodies are capable of breaking down food to fit our requirements but I am not in need of nourishment at this time.” “Okay. So…this seems odd. I feel as if I’m having a conversation with someone.” “I have a logic chip. I am capable of conversation. I can satisfy your need for communication. He stepped closer to her and she gasped a shaky breath. Her eyes dilated and she warily watched him. “I am here to satisfy your needs. I am programmed to meet all your wants and desires.” “Oh my god.” She took a step backward. “You may call me Mav. Are you in need of satisfaction?” He had to bite the inside of his jaw to keep from smiling. Maybe the role of pleasure droid wasn’t so bad after all. A whimper erupted from her mouth. “I…” She coughed and nodded her head. Her blue eyes melted as she stared at him. Mav’s arms snaked around her, gathering her to his frame. Damn, she felt good. As if she were made just for him. “You’re warm,” she whispered. “Yes.” A man burning alive usually was. “I was manufactured to appear human in every way.” “Do you…can you feel pleasure?” “Yes. I have a sensory chip. I can feel pleasure.” Soon she would know just how much pleasure he could feel and how much pleasure he could give. “Can you have feelings for someone? Can you love?” Mav hesitated. He was unsure how to answer that question. Taking the easy route, he evaded. “What is love?” “Never mind. Most men aren’t capable of love either. It isn’t a requirement.” A shy smile curled her lips but her words held a tinge