Chapter 5

My cheeks instantly flushed red.

Were astrals so quick to be sure of their emotions?

Once we had boarded the Astral Alliance's starship, our rescuers handed out the antidote to each of the freed human captives.

Isaiah himself handed me mine.

He also gave me a vial of pink nutrient serum.

"This is a little sweet and a little sour, I think you'll like it."

Sensing the burning heat deep in his eyes, I lowered my gaze, awkwardly.

"Thank you."

"When we arrive on Tanbas, I'll bring you something more substantial," Isaiah promised.

"Wonderful!" I said, my voice small and timid.

Even though I was almost sure of his affections, I still felt a little trepidation.

"When we get there, will you keep me by your side?"

In our previous incarnations, my sister had been the first to step forward and oppose marriage.

Thanks to the strength of her opposition, every human woman had been given six months to get accustomed to their fate.

But this time, she wasn't here. I was concerned that th