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Untitled Part 30

"Ouch! What is that?" Ray grimaced when a sharp pain suddenly traveled through her neck.

"A tracking device." Bau'jah replied after he finished implanting the tiny device behind her neck. He activated his gauntlet to bring up the projected screen as a blinking red dot showed up, indicating the transmission was connected and received properly.

"This is a serious violation of my privacy," she huffed, touching her neck to feel the device, there was no bleeding or incision. Another fancy tech, more advanced than the bulky arm cuff tracker.

"Such concern is irrelevant. I do not wish to lose you again." He said after remembering how he felt when she left him. He wasn't going to let that happen. Not this time.

"I think you're overreacting." She grumbled, but this wasn't the time to argue with him. "I have been out for too long, I must go back right now."

"I'll come with you." He said, it was more like a command.

"Now that would be reckless, even for you. You already have a tracker on me. Besides, I am safe here, this is my home." She immediately refused.

"How come I saved you twice if you are safe here, my mate?" He answered her question with a question.

That was a good question, she had to admit, but that wasn't the main point. "You are on earth, remember? You can't been seen."

"Stealth is one of my highly specialized skills. I will be cloaked at all times, no hooman will hear or see me. I'm not letting you out of my sight this time. I need to know you are safe." He persisted.

She thought about it carefully, it was clear that he wasn't backing down. "Fine, but you are not going to hurt or kill anyone." She reluctantly conceded.

"Unacceptable, your safety is my priority." He stated firmly.

Realizing that he wasn't joking, she sighed, looking slightly irritated. Sometimes he could be so stubborn, this protective side of him was utterly ridiculous and incorrigible, they could stay here arguing about this all night. She only had three days to pack her stuff, to get ready for their departure, and a laundry list of things she wanted to take with her, she didn't have time for this.

"All right, if it makes you feel better. You will find out your concern about my safety is unnecessary." She finally gave up. Him treating her like a delicate porcelain doll had begun to get on her nerves, he made her feel like an invalid. One day, she would have him to teach her how to fight.

As if having an invisible alien hunter secretly stalking her wasn't enough of a problem, she had to deal with her family when she arrived at home later that night. She was only gone for a few hours. Apparently, Thomas was fine, aside from a big bump on the head and few bruises. That was one piece of good news. After that, she had to lie again without putting their future at stake, by using a lame, half-baked excuse - travel the world and off-grid for a while - they were appalled at first when she told them her decision was final and she would be leaving in three days, then they realized she wasn't kidding at all. But they finally got the gist of it after knowing it was impossible to change her mind, their utmost support and understanding made the whole thing went smooth. There were many things she had added onto her shopping list. So, packing, procuring other human necessities had taken up most of her days. She wished she had more time.

"Nice outfit." Bau'jah suddenly said behind her while still cloaked.

"Red! Stop sneaking up on me like this." Ray jumped up in fright, scolding him in a low whisper. When did he follow me to the dressing room? He was so quiet like a goddamn ninja, making her easy to forget that he was actually lurking around her.