Warriors' Providence (Cadi Warriors Book 2)(105)

"So they are very protective of you. That makes me glad." Cila commented.

"Yes, I have no doubt they would hunt the universe over for me." Providence smiled down at Dagaa. She certainly would for either of them.

"Well Exo and Zer better not insist we bring you with us now. I don't think we need that kind of trouble." Ion said.

Providence glanced up at Ion then to Cila, suddenly worried. She had almost forgotten they'd taken her from Earth for a reason. That damn colony!

"They better forget it, if that's the plan. I won't go, and if forced, I'll raise holy hell!" Providence snarled.

Cila opened her mouth to respond but her comm chirped.

"Cila."

Providence heard Zer's strained voice through the comm. She debated giving him the what-for, but held her tongue.

"Yes." Cila replied.

"We have a few issues. The hairy males are close to breaking out of the hold, and there is a very angry male hailing us, insisting to speak to his mate, I assume he means Providence."

Providence smiled. She could only imagine how worked up Madhava was.

"We will visit the Toufik in the hold on our way to the bridge." Cila said before signing off. "Do you think you can calm the Toufik?"

Providence nodded.

"I guess Dagaa will be okay." Providence looked at him as she stood.

"I will stay here." Ion said.

"Thank you." Providence nodded to the female and followed Cila out of the medical suite.

The moment she entered the central storage bay, she heard the Toufik pounding on the glass. The hairy goliaths were large, and strong enough, Providence could see the thick glass reverberate with each thud. Cila tapped on a panel by the room and the glass doors gave way.

Providence stood where they could see her and the males instantly calmed seeing a face they recognized. Stone rushed up to her his hands going mile a minute.

"Sorry Stone I don't understand. We are safe." Providence gripped his furred arms. "This is my friend Cila. She is Miran Sona. They are healing Dagaa right now. Everyone can relax, the other ship made it off the planet safe and sound." Providence encouraged. "Try to remain calm. I'm going to figure out when we can meet the other ship."

Stone nodded and gestured his gratitude.

"I will bring water and food in the meantime." Cila added.

"Thank you." Providence smiled.

The Toufik males, though large, looked like they needed several good meals. Stone sat on the floor appearing deeply relieved. Providence appreciated the sentiment.

"Leave the door open. It'll make them feel better. They won't wander." Providence added as she followed Cila to the bridge.

As they entered the control room, she heard Madhava's angry voice, but only saw the image of the starship on the broad vid screen.

"I demand you relinquish my mate and her companions." He snarled.

"Hey handsome don't break a tooth." Providence said.

"Providence!" Madhava bellowed sounding both assuaged and yet still agitated.

Providence felt the same way. She wouldn't feel better till she could have both her men safely by her side. The Miran Sona colony was hanging heavy on her shoulders.

"I'm bringing him up on screen." Zer stated looking a little less frazzled.

Madhava appeared big as day in front of her. Providence sighed then smiled. It was so good to see him healthy and whole, and off that awful planet. He looked positively haggard and yet wonderful at the same time.

"These are the Miran Sona. This is my friend Cila and her mate Zer." Providence pointed to them. "They are the ones who took me from my planet."

Madhava growled, and both Zer and Exo jumped in their seats.

"Easy big guy. They're patching up Dagaa and he's going to be just fine." As Providence said this, she started to cry in relief. "When he is fixed up, we'll find a way to transport to your ship." Providence choked out.

Zer opened his mouth to object but Cila popped him in the back of his head. Zer closed his mouth looking perturbed.

Providence held in her laugh. She didn't know if they would still try to keep her but they had to unload Dagaa and the Toufik.

"When?" Madhava demanded.

"Your friend should be out of the surgical unit in an hour. We can use our small cruiser to transport everyone over." Cila said.

"I expect to hear from you in an hour." Madhava insisted.

He looked reticent to sign off as he stared at Providence but one of the Miran Sona disconnected the transmission before he could object.

Providence frowned, not having had a chance to say good bye.

"Cila this is not what we agreed on when we went on this mission." Zer said as he looked at his mate.

"Well things change. Do you want to start a war with these people? They are not planet bound like the humans." Cila pointed out.