Nothing on Earth by Rachel Clark Page A

stop to collections.” John nodded his understanding, realizing there was a whole lot more to the story. “We have five Earth minutes before Altan sounds the alarm. He’s headed to Tara ’s cell as we speak.” The small transport lifted off the ground and swung around to face the closed hangar bay door. The word “How?” was on the tip of John’s tongue, but he quickly swallowed it when a flash and small amount of smoke caused the doors to blow outwards.
    “Well timed,” John said admiring Beiltar’s handy work.
    “Thanks,” he said as he flew the little ship through the opening and into space. John noticed with surprise that they were still in orbit around Earth.
    “Are there still collectors on the planet?”
    “Not at the moment, but they plan to resume as soon as…well, I suppose they’ll resume after all the fallout from your escape now.”
    “Any idea where we can hide while I get the portable dampening fields built.”
    Beiltar smiled seeming more relaxed now that they were moving. “Ever heard of Coober Pedy?” John shook his head. “It’s a small outback town in Australia . Many of the buildings are underground. The locals call them dugouts, and they even have some that are luxury hotels. I figure if we stay a few weeks underground while we make the portable field dampeners, we should be able to avoid their scans at least until their next collection expedition.”
    “Local currency?” John asked, concerned over the practicalities.
    “Taken care of. Altan made sure that I have enough money to last several lifetimes on this planet. Spending a few dollars on a luxury resort is not going to be a problem, and besides, after everything you’ve been through in the last few weeks, I think you three are entitled to a little comfort.”
    John glanced down at the woman sleeping in his arms. She deserved comfort and a whole lot more, and as soon as the drugs wore off, he was going to make sure both his lovers knew how important they were to him.

Chapter Fifteen

    Tara growled in frustration.
    “John, I’m fine. Really, the drugs wore off days ago.” For five wonderful, glorious, frustrating days Alec and John had held her and soothed her and comforted her as the drugs worked out of her system.
    It had taken nearly two days before she’d been able to use her voice, and she’d spent a lot of time since then trying to reassure them both that she was okay. Unfortunately, they’d taken her attempts to cuddle into them as a sign that the drugs still ruled her choices and had sedated her several more times before she’d been able to convince them not to.
    Quite a few times, both John and Alec had soothed her overwrought body by gently sucking and licking her clit until she reached orgasm, but neither man had penetrated her. Now, three days after she got her voice back, they still refused to do anything more than hold her.
    Well, she’d just about had enough of their coddling, and things were going to change right now!
    “Alec, tell him I’m fine.”
    Alec smiled that sexy, gorgeous smile, and excitement zipped through her midsection. She knew he was convinced, but she also knew he wouldn’t make love to her until John believed her, too.
    She lifted away from the bed and slipped the buttons of her shirt open as she sashayed toward John. His eyes darkened, and his nostrils flared as she got closer, but he shook his head even as he pulled her into his embrace. Despite the fact that she’d promised herself that she wouldn’t do it, she growled in frustration as he pressed her face against his heart.
    “I know you’re okay, baby. Alec and I are very glad you’re feeling better.” She rubbed her face against his chest, enjoying the warm feeling that always came from his embrace. “We just want to be certain that you are making your own decisions and not influenced by the drugs still.”
    “I am making my own decisions.” She wasn’t really impressed with the sulky tone of her voice, but it had