THE PROFESSOR'S DIRTY CLAIM
The child kicked hard, sending a fresh wave of alien pleasure through his core that made him bite back a moan.
Elara stood across from him, arms crossed, her sharp features illuminated by the single overhead light. She no longer wore the innocent sundress. Tactical gear hugged her athletic frame, a pistol holstered at her hip. Her eyes lingered on Alex’s belly with a mix of scientific curiosity and something darker—possessive hunger.
“You held out longer than I expected,” she said, voice calm and professional. “The child is accelerating. Its signal is stronger than we predicted. The fleet remnants are converging on this location because of it. But we can still save you. Both of you. If you c