Flashes

The group struggled to understand what had happened. It was clear that Khan had lost control of his Aduns, but they ignored how it had ended up with his uniforms in its beak.

"You aren't late," Paul quickly exclaimed before the Lieutenant could say anything. "Go get a new uniform and come back here. You have sixty seconds."

Khan nodded and patted Snow's neck before hurrying toward his room. The Aduns immediately set off, but only the male recruits gazed at the beautiful animal leaving the camp. The girls among the group couldn't help but shot glances at Khan's uncovered torso before giving voice to whispers, gasps, and giggles.

'I love that eagle!' Khan shouted in his mind while removing the snow from his torso.

The process revealed faint red marks on his back and chest. Liiza had grown more passionate during the last minutes they spent together, and her nails had left signs on many spots.