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Chapter 2

Riddick’s POV

I was surprised at what I saw; when I found the weakness in the chains Johns had me in I took advantage and rode the hell out of dodge, I did not expect to find this. The smallish boy that I held my blade on didn’t move, he didn’t make a noise either.

He wasn’t large, came up to about an inch short of mid-chest on me. Space black hair silver white cat-ears and tail; ragged and torn clothing that were a strange shade of white grey brown. He had obvious muscle and didn’t seem to be scared at all from what I could see.

Of course, I couldn’t see his face either, I should probably change that. I take three steps back and decide that that is far enough.  “Turn around and look at me; no sudden moves.”

He turns around, not a sound made, and simply stares… those eyes would have him slaved out so fast on a rim world that it would be ridiculous. The boy was luscious, and despite the hair it was obvious that he was a boy. He didn’t come from the wreck, I would have recognized his smell; like musk and lemongrass. He would lead me to shelter.

COV

Harry was surprised at the blade to his throat; surprised still. He did not move, made no sound, no need to aggravate the being behind him; he didn’t know how he would do in a physical fight, he had nothing to fight here, and the only uses he had needed his magic for in a long time were for water and summoning food.

When he ordered me to turn around I felt my lips part slightly in surprise the man in front of me was… amazing. The way his muscles seemed to make love to his body, gleaming with a slight sheen of sweat already, though his breathing seemed slightly labored.

I noticed his nostrils flare and realized that he was gathering my scent… he seemed like a primal sort of being. I could understand that. As I observed him further I noticed a swift glance aimed at the wreckage he had recently left and saw a flicker of wariness.

Seeing small marks around his wrists and indentations that were red and chapped on either side of his mouth I decided he had a right to his wariness and started walking away… no need to bother him; and Harry wasn’t interested in anyone who would do that to another human.

He can follow if he wants, if he does so without harming me I will provide for him… after all the darkness is coming for the second time since my coming here, I should settle in until it is over.