LOGINNOLE POV I keep pacing the control room. I haven't been able to stop. I feel like a caged beast. I need to kill. I need to rip apart every single one of those Gafrop bastards. The tears on Jia's face paired with her pleas for her friend's life have been replaying in my mind over and over again. I can hardly focus on the strategizing my friends are doing. "Send two. It will give us a few extra seconds," Modok says lowly as Burk rapidly presses more buttons. I have to agree that sending the scanners ahead of us is a genius plan. I wouldn't have thought of it. Thank the heavens for Modok and his brain. Sending the scanners eliminates the threat of ambush and gives us information on our enemy and Krystal. Plus we can cloak our transport to their planet. They will only see the scanners on their machines so we should be able to reach them before they move her... or worse."Garlof should be ready," Burk growls under his breath and I look at his tense body. He looks like he is ready
JIA POV I laugh as Seay finishes yet another story about Nole. "It sounds like Nole was a handful," I say and Nole's mom nods her head. "He definitely was. His sisters were very easy children, especially Milea, but Nole was a different story. From the time Nole could walk he was getting into things. He wanted to touch every little thing and go everywhere his sisters went. He would get so upset when they went on trips with their friends," she says before looking at Nole with eyes full of love. "He loved his big sisters so much we would wait by the transport room for hours," she says as she grabs his large orange hand. I look at Nole and warmth spreads through my body. His face is full of love for his mother and I am happy to see this side of him. The tournament allowed me to see Nole's strength, but not much else. Knowing the man who chose me has a good relationship with his family is reassuring for our future. "So Jia tell us more about yourself. We have just been t
NOLE POV I watch my friend leave and grin before looking back at Jia. She looks so happy, but the tears on her face make me feel uneasy. I know they are tears of joy, but my female should never cry. She should always be happy and healthy. "Next up, Lieutenant Net. Please step forward," the announcer says, and Burk's female moves toward Jia. She grabs her hand and the two of them smile at one another before turning their attention back to Net. "Preen of Cok, will you accept my hand," he asks a pretty Cok female, and Jia's dark eyes light up as she watches another match being formed. "Yes, Net," Preen says sounding shy, but happy, and Net moves them to the middle of the platform. They disappear quickly and the crowd lets out another roar of celebration. "Such a lovely sight. On to the next champion, Commander Saz please step forward," the announcer says, and Jia watches him intently as he walks toward the female he has chosen. Her face has been so expressive. Nervous,
JIA POV None of us have really spoken to one another since returning to the arena. I am so nervous that if I open my mouth I will definitely puke and from the looks on my friends' faces I can deduce they feel the same. The other females have spoken to each other in low mumbles, but we haven't paid them any attention. There is only one thing on our mind... The champions' selection. "The time has finally come. Commander Garlof as the winner of the Harvest, you can select your mate first. Will the fifty-five females from all over the Galaxy, please come forward," the announcer says, and I run my trembling hands over my large skirt. This is it... As I let out a shaky breath Tursa's words about appearing dignified and strong when reappearing in front of the crowd suddenly ring in my head. I push my nerves down and place a smile on my face. The line of big dresses begins to move and I follow behind Xiu with my head held high. As soon as we step into the main area of the arena my eyes
NOLE POV"The Final day of the Harvest has arrived. All champions that fought a beast have moved on. All may challenge one another to prove they deserve the top spot. The last man standing goes first as the Winning champion. The order after his pick will be based on the fastest beast kill time. Then we move on to the champions from days three and four who lost. The longer they lasted in their battle against the top contenders, the higher their ranking. May the strongest win," the announcer says, and the crowd explodes into applause as we begin to run out onto the field. Modok is in front of me and just past him is Burk, but I know that will change fast. The brawl is normally a mad rush of brutal attacks that quickly separates allies from each other, which is fine. We don't plan on helping one another unless we get surrounded. As soon as everyone is in the middle of the field it begins. Vipul comes out of nowhere and catches Modok off guard. He splits his eyebrow in one blow and M
JIA POV The beast fights have been absolutely brutal. The grotesque monsters have been extremely hard to look at and the champions have gutted or beheaded all of them. "Seems easy for them," I whisper to no one in particular and no one answers me. Krystal has basically become a zombie since embarrassing herself during Burk's fight, and the others have been focused on watching. "Next up, Gold Status Captain Nole of Bronkark versus a Latroot," the announcer says from far away and my head snaps to the left. The males always come from the same area and I am anxious to see him. I haven't seen Nole since he offered me his hand and I am aching for another chance to look at him. "Come on, Nole," I whisper before I can stop myself and I feel Xiu look at me. Xiu and I haven't really spoken much since the cafeteria, but I am ready to defend Nole if I need to. I know I was wrong about Zarn, but Nole feels genuine to me. I don't need her dashing my hopes because she wants to protect me f
Authors Note: This is the fifth book in the Harvest series. If you would like to read Harvested, Abandoned, Protected, and Groomed please do, but each story can be read as a stand alone. Jia's story will include the introduction to the next batch of Harvested Girls from Earth. NOLE POV I grunt a
NOLE POV I straighten the cushion on the couch I chose again and step back. I look over the surfaces of the entire room and sigh before rubbing my hand through my hair. The house is pristine. My staff have done a wonderful job preparing my mate's new home, but I am second-guessing every little
NOLE POVI keep my face blank as the thick liquor Cok is known for burns my throat. My mind is buzzing with emotions that I haven't been forced to deal with in years. When you are an active soldier the next threat keeps your mind from thinking about everyone you lost, but I no longer have that dis
JIA POV I wince as I accidentally catch sight of the port in my chest in the mirror. I have never grown accustomed to seeing the foreign object protruding from my body, even though I have had it for so long now. I drop the damp paper towel I used to dry my hands into the trash and grab my IV p







