The cost of Infinity

Chap 8: She is definitely a problem

When I awaken, I'm back in my pajamas, and a pair of piercing, steel-gray eyes are staring at me through the darkness. But it's the silver shards that seem to float and glow in those eyes that catch me off guard, and I unknowingly start to lift myself off of my seat, as if magnetically drawn to this stranger standing before me. Suddenly the door opens, and Ms. Manager runs over to me, placing a hand on my shoulder, gently easing me back down onto the chair.

"Please, Ms. Alexander, lie down. You're still under the effects of the drugs; you could hurt yourself," she tells me. It was at this moment I realized my mouth was still open. Luckily Ms. Manager gave me the perfect excuse for this, so I played it off like I was more affected by the drug than I was. Allow me to introduce the High Commander of the 19th fleet, Solaris Sinumbra... your mate.

I started to take all of her in; this was no mere mortal. Her skin reminds me of a shiny bronze with the way it slightly glows. It made me question if I was higher than I initially thought. Her hair was pulled up into a mess of a curly bun. she had arms that reminded me of pythons. Those are some sexy ass snakes she's carrying. Her pants were fit loosely to her body so that I couldn't make out any definition below her waist, but if her arms were any indication, I knew that her lower half would match the top.

She had a stare that made the phrase "eat your heart out" have a new meaning. I felt like a rabbit in the forest being stalked by a wolf. one slight move, and I knew she would be on me. It was at this moment I knew I wasn't making her my bitch. To her, I was the prey, and she was starving. Sin, huh? Yeah, you look like trouble to me. She arches an eyebrow, and it instantly makes me realize that I had said that out loud. I attempt to shrink into my seat as her relaxed lean starts to turn into a full-on stand.

"Commander, a word if you don't mind" Sin breaks eye contact with me and acknowledges Ms. Manager. They walk out of the room together, but the door that never had any issues before suddenly gets stuck just before it finishes closing. Someone "broke" that door on purpose. Whoever that was, wants me to know what Ms. Manager and the high commander were saying. I look around the room for a camera and notice a slight shine of something in the corner. I give it a good old-fashioned military salute because I know it's Dr. Jekyll behind the lens.

I creep over to the door. After walking a few paces, I stop hearing footsteps, and Ms. Manager speaks, "High Commander Sinumbra, the system chose you to be this earthlings mate. Our warriors have never been a part of this experiment in this way before, but I'm making this one exception because I know you have never failed a mission. This girl is now your mission. You are a conqueror, so conquer her; by force, if you have to. Our very existence might depend on it" "Understood," Sin coldly replies.

Suddenly the door slowly starts to open, and I run back to my chair as quickly as possible without making noise. I put my head in my hands and pretend to be out of sorts as they walk back into the room. "take her to her room" before the words can register in my mind, two big guys have picked me up by my arms and are escorting me to my dungeon. Just kidding, I have no idea if it's a dungeon, but seriously I hope it's not another cold lab room.

For the first time, I get to see outside the small room that had become my prison. Everything was bright white except the floor, which was navy blue with gold specks. I hate to say it, but once again, I was impressed. That seems to be happening so easily nowadays. My prison guards set me on my bed before leaving me alone in my room. When my door opens again, Sin is standing in the doorway. She leans on the frame. "so, are you going to invite me in?" she asked. Her voice is rich, earthy, and smooth. This only adds to that immortal persona she has going on, and it gives me goosebumps in places I didn't know they could go. Not just no but HEEELLLLLL NO, I think to myself.

"come in," I say softly. Why did I do that? Why don't I have the ability to control myself when this woman is in my presence? Where is my unlimited wisdom when I need it? I think about my sister for a brief moment, and my heart sinks. Sin clears her throat to get my attention. I look up at her as she stands next to my counter. "I still have responsibilities to fulfill, but the two men at your door are my best. I promise you are safe. Anything you need, say the word. They will get it for you." she reaches into her back pocket and pulls out a transparent device that's about the size of an old smartphone circa 2007. "you can contact me on this," she waves the device in my direction before setting it on the table near her. "No, you can't leave the room, so don't ask. I have to go but ill be back to check up on you later" she turns to leave. "Sin," I call out to her. she half turns, and that eyebrow is arched again. I swallow hard but manage to squeak out the words "thank you" she nods and turns to leave again. Once the door is closed, I finally exhale. 

I might need to rethink that nickname, but... She is definitely a problem.