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Sharing now from my newly released scifi romance Mateer (A Badari Warriors SciFi Romance Novel): Sectors New Allies Series Book 2. Yup, a mouthful LOL!
I’ve jumped ahead again. Still in the cell, a day or two later. The evil alien scientist Dr. Lampergg has unexpectedly sent a new group of prisoners to join the humans already imprisoned with Megan. The newcomers are quite ill from the way they’ve been released from stasis. Harker is a blow hard human prisoner with whom Megan, who’s a medical doctor, has already had one run-in. Punctuation a bit wonky to meet our rules – sorry!
The excerpt:
Megan moved, helping another man limp with her toward the center of the room,“I need supplies to treat these people,” she said over her shoulder to the guard, “Please.”
“Dr. Lampergg has sent you an allotment,” The guard gestured and a robo drifted into view, carrying a container Megan hoped was full of the promised medical necessities.
Harker stepped forward, “I’m in charge here, and I’ll take those.”
Mouth open in disbelief, Megan glared at him, “Those are for the people suffering.”
“Might be more useful for those of us who are already recovered,” he said, “Give us extra energy and calories lacking in the junk they’re feeding us. Besides, some of the sick are too far gone anyway.”
Anger burned through her body in a sheet of fire, “And giving them the right energy bar might save them – who the seven hells do you think you are?”
Walt interposed himself, “Lampergg sent the supplies to Megan and he’s the guy in charge – am I right?” he asked the disinterested guard.
“I’m to give them to the one you’ve named as being a doctor,” the Khagrish said, “What you do with the bars after I leave isn’t my concern. I will tell you Dr. Lampergg doesn’t react well to his orders being disregarded.”
The Blurb:
Megan Garrison, a doctor at the Sectors Amarcae 7 colony, goes to sleep one night as usual only to wake up in her nightgown, strapped to a table in an alien lab, destined to be the subject of terrifying experiments. Granted a brief reprieve, Megan and the other kidnapped humans are released in the middle of a forestlike enclosure on this unknown world and told to survive as best they can for now.
Her only hope is Mateer, the genetically engineered alien warrior imprisoned with the humans. He knows more than he’s sharing about this planet, their captors and the fate of other humans, including perhaps her own sisters. Turns out everyone from her colony has been kidnapped by the Khagrish, a ruthless race of alien scientists. Working for enemies of the human-led Sectors, the Khagrish have created the Badari to be super soldiers.
Mateer, a tough Badari enforcer, now a rebel, is captured while infiltrating the lab to help his pack bring it down. He’s also been ordered by his leaders to search for Megan and save her life at all costs. Tortured by the enemy, he’s offered one chance at survival – convince Megan to become his mate and assist the Khagrish with further experiments.
As the situation at the lab grows worse, Megan struggles against her deep attraction to Mateer, while she does her best to shield the other humans from the terrible Khagrish experiments. For his part, Mateer knows she really is his fated mate and despairs of being able to keep her safe, as the rebel attack is delayed and she fights the truth of their bond.
Will they be able to work together to defeat Khagrish plans and preserve human lives until the promised rescue happens? And what of their future together – will Megan accept Mateer as her true mate, or walk away if she’s freed?
Ah this is going to be fun. The pecking order has begun. Good snippet, Veronica. 🙂
I can feel the conflict brewing. Something is going to go down. Great snippet! 🙂
I hope she prevails, although he seems like a formidable opponent.
Well, Harker is certainly a jerk, isn’t he? Great snippet.
What a terrible choice to make!
I hope she disregards his orders!
This guy has some nerve! I really hope she gets her way.
As if she didn’t have enough problems! But there’s one in every crowd. Hope she puts him in his place.
Interesting conflict here. Callous logic versus human compassion.
I hope she wins this battle.
Grrrr. I’m feeling the hates for Harker. Great snippet!
Great conflict and emotion in this scene! Looking forward to seeing who comes out the victor…or if there will be some sort of compromise.
Someone needs a punch in the face.
Uh oh – things are going to get a bit interesting real soon 🙂
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What a tough situation! So many bad things could happen while they’re locked up together.
Congrats on the release. Just bought it from Ammy. Not sure when I’ll get to it. My TBR is a big stack of books. 🙂
Thank you! I hope you’ll enjoy the book 🙂
You had me at ” evil alien scientist” 🙂
Great conflict in this scene, that Harker needs taking down a peg or two and I have a feeling she just might be the person to do it!
Excellent conflict and set up for even more. I loved that the guard gave the warning about Lampergg’s orders. Who is going to prevail? Can’t wait to see. Intense snippet!
Harker is such a jerk. But then, civilization breaks down in prison. Without Megan, he’d probably make sure those who are ill die so he & his buddies get more than their share. Good snippet.
Harker is looking out for number one. Which I can kind of understand, but you need allies to survive something like this.
I have confidence she’ll take Harker down a peg or two but I’m sure it won’t be an easy task. Great conflict. I can’t wait to see what happens. Congrats on the new release.
Great conflict … enjoyed the snippet
Thanks for all the comments!
Harker sounds like someone I would love to kick in the teeth, but from what I’ve seen, Megan is more than capable of doing exactly that for me. I’m glad she has Walt on her side too.
Well, that’s an A Grade jerk right there. Really hope he gets taken down a few pegs.