Luna stood in line as each employee was prepared for the night’s festivities. Although she wanted to deny what Maximo offered and escape what would surely happen tonight, she couldn’t pass up the bathing chamber, especially when she rarely got to take one.
Her bathing ritual, a whore’s bath in the sink, had her feeling unkempt and dirty on most days. Water was scarce on Kat’aki, and the very thought of washing away the red dust that covered her skin on a daily basis sounded heavenly.
Besides, she planned on leaving this very night and using the wealthiest of males to make that possible. Her virginity was such a prize possession, so she would be the one to barter with it, not Maximo.
Of course, all of this was just a plan, and everything would have to fall into place perfectly for it to work.
As each person stepped into the enclosed water module, Luna glanced at the recently cleaned staff. They ranged in shapes and sizes. Even Kelo beasts with their thick limbs and glowing white eyes were amongst them.
Once cleaned, each one of Maximo’s employees wore an outfit that was meant to tantalize and entice the prospective buyers. The material they wore showcased the females’ breasts and between her thighs while the males’ genitals were on display.
It didn’t matter what a creature looked like on Kat’aki. If they had a pussy or dick, then they were fair game.
When her turn was next to bathe, Luna didn’t miss how Maximo’s eyes skimmed along her body. Forcing herself to contain the shudder of disgust that bombarded her, she stepped into the enclosed cubical.
The door reappeared behind her, shielding her from all prying eyes. A warm mist started to fill the small chamber, and she swiftly removed her clothing and placed them on the floor where they promptly vanished. Not wanting to waste any time, she quickly washed.
The water that swirled around her feet became a reddish tint from the dust that was washed from her.
When she was clean, a strip of cloth to dry herself and a fresh set of clothing was automatically ejected from a slot within the bathing chamber. When she stepped out of the module, she was immediately ushered to the side.
Keeping her gaze averted, heat moved up her face. The outfit she had been forced to wear was lewd and suggestive, but at least, her breasts and pussy were covered. The chilled air brushed across her barely covered body.
If she hadn’t been a virgin, she would have been made to wear the same genital revealing clothing as the others. Her dress had an opaque hue to it and gave the illusion of being semi-transparent. It was so short it barely brushed the bottom of her ass.
Luna kept telling herself this was the last night she would have to be subjected to this torture. After that, she would bribe her way onto one of the many ships that were docked just a short distance away.
At least, she was trying to stay optimistic. She may not have enough money to buy herself a ticket off this disgusting planet, but she had something that was worth something very valuable that could be bartered... her virginity.
On and on the bathing continued until everyone was cleaned and they all stood in line. Maximo started at the head of the line and made his way down, skimming his eyes along each being and then stopping when he got to her.
His lids dropped to half-mast when he looked at her body. Her skin crawled, but she kept her hands to her sides and didn’t give him the satisfaction of a response.
“How your flesh glows, Luna.” He all but purred, his breath a stench of stale alcohol that made her nauseous.
“My intentions are to serve the patrons ale and sustenance,” she said through her teeth.
Maximo may not feel this way, but fuck him. Of course, Aktulla males were known for their wealth, but the ones coming in tonight were not just warriors but the Asek line, princes of their planet.
It was clear Maximo thought he would get a small fortune for her. Did he not realize that a virgin wasn’t desired by all species? Some even found innocence a disgrace, a disgusting attribute that held no appeal.
She wasn’t even sure if the Aktulla species liked virgins, but she supposed she’d find out soon enough.
Maximo glared down at her before a slow smile spread across his face. “We shall see, princess.”
ChapterSix
LUNA
Luna bustled around the main dining area as patrons barked out orders to her. “I need two booka berry drinks, one monua ale, and an order of gralta fries.” She leaned against the counter, her feet aching, her body weary.
Despite her scantily clothed body, males hardly paid attention to her. Her conclusion to that was Maximo had made himself clear to all that entered. She was only to go to the Aktulla males since she assumed them to be the wealthiest.
As the order was filled, she turned and looked at all the patrons. Every table was packed in the common area with different shapes, sizes, and all manner of beings from around the galaxy. The rowdy and rambunctious crowd sang to the music overhead and swatted the employees’ asses if they were unlucky enough to be in reaching distance.
The smell of liquor, fried food, noxious body odor, and old blood that could never be removed from the floor and walls made her stomach roil. The only section not filled was the reserved part of the bar that was specifically on hold for the Aktulla males.
There wasn’t even a guarantee that the males would come this hovel, and she knew every business had done the same as Maximo, hoping the royals would pay them a visit. Luna dreaded when and if they showed up, but there was also a part of her that anticipated it. She would have to make sure to barter with them in a way Maximo would be unaware.