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Galeians hadn’t got in the first shots he saw no reason to doubt that the reptilian race would have come off very badly indeed if the pirates had managed to land on their planetoid. Caria was fortunate that her captors lacked the sophisticated communications technology and intergalactic intelligence networking that would have enabled them to discover the identity of their prisoner. They would have executed her without a second thought.
    Capital punishment had been abandoned on his home planet generations ago, and he was aware that Earth no longer employed such sanctions either. Caria wouldn’t die for her crimes, but she would face a lengthy period of imprisonment. He saw no reason why her sentence should not be served with him; making herself useful to Vahle would help to atone for her previous misdemeanours. He chose not to dwell on the fact that she had had no trial, and no opportunity to plead her case. The role of judge, jury, and executioner did not sit well with him, but he would manage. Needs must.
    Which brought him to the next item he needed to address. He had unfinished business with his little breeding mate. He already knew enough about her to be left with no illusions that she would submit willingly to his dominance. This was unfortunate since her compliance would be essential. He required an obedient mate and was determined to have exactly that, so he already appreciated that discipline would be a key factor in their relationship. Caria needed to learn her place, and fully understand the consequences of defiance.
    “Caria, wake up now.” He laid his hand on her thin shoulder and gave her a light shake.
    Caria shifted on the sofa and rolled onto her side, away from him. She muttered something in her sleep, and he feared it might have been an unwary ‘fuck off.’
    “Caria, wake up.” He shook her again, harder now.
    Her eyelids fluttered and she briefly turned her head to look at him, then curled back into a ball. “Leave me alone.”
    Not happening . Phahlen administered a sharp slap to her rump, which brought the slender woman up onto her knees with an indignant shriek. He stood over her, arms folded, his expression unrepentant.
    “You hit me,” Caria accused. “You had no right—”
    “You are mine, remember. I have every right.”
    “But you said…”
    He lifted one eyebrow and waited for her to finish her point. She appeared to think better of it. Instead, Caria settled back into the hover-sofa and glared at him. Phahlen managed to keep his expression neutral, though inwardly he smiled. Her rebellious nature would get her into so much trouble, at least until she learnt to curtail it. He would enjoy teaching her.
    “What I actually said, if you recall, was that I would treat you with respect and consideration, and that I would be fair. Is that what you were about to point out, Caria?”
    “Yes. You did say that. You never said anything about hitting me.”
    “I spanked you. There’s a big difference, and I’m glad you brought it up. I have no doubt at all that you’ll be spanked frequently whilst you learn to adapt to your new role here, so you need to understand my view on it.”
    “And you need to understand my view, you thug. You can keep your hands off me, or I’ll—”
    “Attempt to kick me in the balls? Again? You have an ungrateful streak, Caria, and I intend to cure you of it.”
    “Ungrateful? You’re right, I am bloody ungrateful. Why the fuck would I be grateful to you? Those lizards were cruel little bastards, but they never threatened to rape me.”
    “Neither have I. Nor shall I. Such an act would be both unacceptable, and unnecessary. I am confident that given time you will accept the situation you now find yourself in and I might even go so far as to hope you could find some pleasure in it. I certainly intend to do all in my power to ensure that it is so. As to the rest, I appreciate you acted in the heat of the moment back there on three seven nine, and of course