Chapter 16: Saved by a sex dream.

Chapter 16: Saved by a sex dream.

Murry had never been so worn out, but sleep wasn’t going to happen any time soon. Repeatedly, Rhylent made him meditate and connect to Kel. When Murry would find the thread, Keltrix was always close to sleeping and completely closed off to Murry. Rhylent forced Murry to explain what sensation he felt around the area where Kel rested. The questions were never-ending and boarded on bizarre. After hours, Murry could barely keep his eyes open and his head clear. Rhylent was unrelenting.

A slap flashed across his cheek. Murry’s eyes fluttered open with the sting. That tentacle packed a punch, and Rhylent was only tapping him.

“Thanks.” He inhaled and walked back and forth.

“You are a strange creature. I have never been thanked for hitting a species.”

“No, it’s good. I have to stay up.” Murry passed a skinny alien and then walked under a map. He rubbed his eyes and patted his throbbing cheekbone.