I had a quick thought. I came back in five minutes with a large glass of red wine (her drink of choice) and a large bottle of mouth wash. ‘Does by b...reath stink?’ Laurie asked. ‘No!’ I laughed. ‘My bags are already closed up. Would you mind carrying this onboard for me please?’ ‘Sure.’ Laurie said taking the bottle and making room. I left Laurie alone as she finished her packing. In my room I had four bags to deal with. First was a backpack with cameras, lenses, chargers, a tripod and a. ”I kept an eye on the door, but I went back and helped Eric get Millie untied and upright while I told him what I’d learned. Millie didn’t look that attractive. I know it’s not fair, but she was the first woman I’d seen since spending a couple of weeks with Shelly, and in comparison Millie was a fat, ugly slob. Being naked, dirty, injured, hungry, exhausted, and covered with cum didn’t help her appearance at all.Eric gave her some watered wine from a bag and let her sit on the table she’d been. Some cultures were more friendly and physical than others, but personal space was always of great value, as was security of self.The Krell had no such hangups. They were as close to her as a fond friend or a lover, there was no distance between her and them as there was with other humans. In that moment she truly felt like a part of their ‘circle’, one of their kin, and the thought moved her.Alien hands glided across her belly and shoulders, painting shapes on her hips and writing runes down. “Listen, Sinead, I love you,” I told her. “I always have. You're beautiful, and awesome, and I want to be with you. But if we do this, you know we can never go back to being brother and sister.” I had rehearsed this speech in my head dozens of times. She smiled. “You're the only man I've ever wanted,” she said. “I've been waiting for you to be ready for me for a long time.” “You've just been waiting this whole time?” “Well, not exactly. I've played with you when you're asleep a couple.