The Wild Orchid

Chapter 9

                There had been no contact with the twins for three days after the aggression had taken place. By mid morning on the third day after first contact occurred, Katherine was escorted by three fae guards, Phalen, Kelcey, and Gabby to the med bay. They then entered the med bay section. After that they headed to the med bay lab section which was where the brothers holding cells were. Once they entered med bay lab section the first cell they approached was Conner's. When they reached his cell he was sitting on his cot. As they opened the door he stood up and bowed to them out of respect.

                 At first only Katherine was present in the cell with him while the rest stood back. She smiled at him then said, "Will I have a problem with you if I keep you out of your bindings to have a chat in my office with you and your brother?" Conner returned the smile as he replied, "No ma'am. I truly don't want an altercation with your blue eyed beast. I apologize. I shouldn't have said it that way. Being a military man respect is drilled into our heads constantly. That was rude and disrespectful of me. I'm sorry. I just don't know her name. I'd like to know her name and meet her. Would that be possible ma'am?" Katherine chuckled and responded, "First off, please stop calling me ma'am. Second, call me Katherine or Kat. Now I understand why you gave me the respect in the manner you did when I walked in here. Of course you may." He then returned to sitting on his cot.

                 With that Katherine motioned for Phalen to join her in Conner's cell. When Phalen entered the cell Conner again stood and bowed in respect and acknowledged Phalen. Kat smiled and left the two alone in the open cell. Phalen spoke first, "Stand up straight man. It's Conner right? You're an active military man. I recognize military when I see it." He stood straight up and shook his head yes. After a few moments he said, "May I ask your name?" Phalen smiled at him.

                  "My name is Phalen. I was informed you wished to speak to me. By the way I'm sorry you had to see me act like that with your brother. I happen to be a huge believer in respect and he definitely wasn't showing any. What did you wish to speak to me about?" she replied casually. He shifted on his feet nervously then cleared his throat and spoke, "It's an honor to meet you. I've heard rumors and talk about you. It's been said you are an unaligned succubus. Plus, I wanted to say that you have no need to apologize for what you did to Riley. In my honest opinion he deserved what you gave him. He's always been an asshole. If you had killed him that day it would have hurt but, I would know deep down he provoked it. I would also like to be friends if you would accept that. May I tell you something that even my brother doesn't know?"

                 Phalen nodded in agreement. Conner then continued, "Don't get me wrong, you are gorgeous, sexy, and stunning, and all but..... I'm gay. I think you are swell and it would be an honor to be your friend. You don't have to worry about me getting out of hand out of bindings. I definitely suggest keeping my brother in bindings and have guards escort or carry him to the office so we can get the answers we've been seeking. He seems to have forgotten the concept of respect we were taught growing up. He seems to have also fogotten the concept of respect the military has drilled into us."

                  Conner pauses. Then he continues, "My respect for you and all of those here is very high. I feel honored that you saved us out there on the battlefield. For you to be willing to give your life to save us was honorable, noble, and a very brave thing you did. It honestly reminds me of the military. I again thank you for that." Conner pauses a second time. Then he states, "Have you ever considered serving in the military? I believe you'd do well in the military. You have the courage the military looks for. You should consider it. You strike me as the military type." Phalen smiled, shook his hand then replied, "Not a problem. Your secret is safe with me. I'd be happy to be friends with you. I'll consider what you said about me joining the military. No promises." With that being said they walked out of Conner's cell together.