Page 13 of Axon’s Lust

“Allow me to suggest one thing,” Captain Weko said, raising his hand to call our attention. “I think this human female should be guarded by one of our own kind,” he said.

“May I ask the reasoning behind this, Captain?” the President asked, tilting his head curiously.

“If the Compiers show up tonight, there’s a big possibility they might single her out since she’s one of the few females left in the city. Also, she is too important to our work here. I would like to volunteer my right hand, Lt. Axon Voan, to be a part of the team to protect her. My Lieutenant has fought the Compiers before, and I think he is better prepared for the job should it come down to that then your personnel,” the Captain said.

My eyes widened at this proposal. Lt. Voan, my personal bodyguard?

I was about to protest when the President spoke.

“Yes, I believe that’s a good idea. Thank you for offering your help.” The President responded.

“Well then, I will leave my lieutenant here with you,” the Captain said, turning around to address me properly. “Jennifer Rose, he is your protection until you return here in the morning,” the Captain said.

“Thank you,” I said meekly, not wanting to seem ungrateful. The thought of having to be with Lt. Voan for the next twenty-four hours in such close proximity was… thrilling, albeit filling me with anxiety.

The meeting was adjourned, and David escorted the Captain alone back to the roof, while Lt. Voan followed me back to the office. I watched him over the next three hours, standing against the wall at attention like a good soldier, his eyes constantly moving around the place taking everything in. I tried to distract myself with work but I couldn’t. I kept on thinking about the lieutenant coming with me back to my apartment.

I was freaking out.

Finally, as the day ended, David gave the order to pull the department out of lockdown, and everyone appeared relieved to leave the building. They could take a shower, eat some decent food, and sleep in their beds.

Me? Well, I still wasn’t done freaking the hell out.

“My apartment is close by, Lieutenant,” I murmured, swallowing the spit gathering inside my mouth before trying to speak again. “I, uh, often walk to work since it’s only a couple of blocks in this direction,” I raised my hand up and pointed towards my apartment’s general direction—like an idiot, I might add,—while I led him and two military guards onto the sidewalk outside of my work building.

“Lead the way, Jennifer,” Lt. Voan said with a smile.

We walked in silence for four blocks until we arrived at the front of my building. It was sad how deserted and empty it was, the whole street devoid of people. Nevertheless, I was glad to be home.

“This is it,” I said, waving my hand towards the door of the building. Lt. Voan looked around the area quietly before looking at the other guards.

“Post a man out here at the door, and one on the roof,” he ordered. “You two should post outside her apartment door with me,” he ordered.

The two military guys nodded and went to work, pressing the receivers on their earpieces, and relaying their orders to the rest of the members of their team.

We went inside and took the elevator all the way up to the 12th floor where my apartment was. I fished my keys out of my purse, and unlocked the door, and as soon as I placed my hand over the knob to open it, Lt. Voan placed his hand over mine and shook his head.

“Let me enter first before you,” he said, and I nodded, stepping aside. I didn’t think there would be any Compiers in there, but maybe someone left behind in the evacuation decided to break in or something.

After a minute inside, he popped back out and smiled.

“All clear,” he said, before coming out of my apartment. “Shout if you need anything.”

“Okay. Anything?” I asked him, totally serious. “Should I scream like ‘Aaah! Compier!’ when I’m in danger, or just ‘Aaah! Spider!’ if it’s something else?” I said seriously.

Lt. Voan looked at me with amusement as I actually demonstrated how I was going to shout. My face turned beet red in embarrassment.

Thankfully, he took it all in stride and merely chuckled, shaking his head.

“No, no signal. Just holler if you need me,” he clarified, his face looking mildly amused.

“Oh, okay,” I said dumbly, feeling even more embarrassed.

I walked into my apartment and looked at the vast terrace outside my sliding glass doors. Suddenly I grew very nervous. What if a Compier landed and got to me before I could even scream? I creeped myself out and opened the door to the hallway, biting my lip.

“Um, Lieutenant?” I cried softly, making him look at me. “I, uh, have a very large terrace coupled with really large windows, so it would make me feel more comfortable if you would sit inside the living room because I can’t watch them all at once,” I said quickly, realizing too late I was inviting him into my home, alone with me.

“As you wish,” he said, nodding to the two men to stay in the hall.