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She laughed. “Yes. I enjoy doingyouvery much.”
“Stars, I love you.”
“I love you too.” Then, craftily, she added, “But practice makes perfect.”
Clara was already perfect to me, but if she wanted more practice, who was I to stop her?
“Then let’s get started right now. I am always up for practice.” I bent, slipping my arms around her back and knees. With a leap, I was airborne and on my way to making my mate deliriously happy for the rest of our lives.
Epilogue: Krxare
A few years later…
I pulled Clara’s petite body back into my muscular chest and abs and closed my eyes, breathing in her heady perfume. I enjoyed being her chair, especially when we were in the hot spring by our nest. My arms were locked around her, stopping her from floating.
The combination of the bubbling mineral water and the cool spring air reminded me of the first time we’d soaked in this hot spring. It always did, every year. It had been our first rut together, but definitely not our last. And if it were up to me, I’d spend every rut here for the rest of my life with my little mate.
This rut, however, was special. It was special because, this past winter, I’d had my fertility recovered, which meant there was a high chance we’d start our family soon. It wasn’t guaranteed, of course. Nothing in life ever was, unless you counted my love for her. That was already guaranteed.
“How many?” Clara asked from between my arms.
“How many what?”
“Babies. How many do you want?”
“Two? Maybe three?”
“Not all at once though, right?”
Rrak and Tasha had been blessed by the Stars two years ago with twins. The two little boys were hell raisers, running their poor parents ragged and causing mischief all over the stronghold. They’d struggled to keep them out of trouble since the moment they could crawl. I had no clue how they’d fare when the two youngsters started growing their wings.
Kadrixan fathers took great pride in helping raise our young. We had to, especially if they were boys, since our females couldn’t fly. This was why most males on Kadri had to earn the right to produce offspring. Most retired after fatherhood to care for their families. This meant the bulk of their treasures must be hoarded beforehand.
As much as I wanted a smaller version of me, I secretly hoped that our first would be a girl. A single girl. One I could spoil as much as I did her mother. Not to mention, Clara and I needed practice with parenting before dealing with boys. But after such a long wait, I’d be happy with anything we got.
“Not all at once,” I agreed.
I relaxed again in the water, glad to have this moment of reprieve from the heat of rut. I knew in hours, I’d be on my mate again, fucking her until she screamed. But for now, I just wanted to hold her.
Above us, the twin moons were out. I looked up at the Stars.
“What are you thinking of?” Clara asked, turning in the water to face me.
“I’m looking for Kadri,” I said, scanning the sky.
“Do you miss it?” she asked.
Did I? No. I could say that with certainty. “I do not. I have everything I need right here.”
I tore my eyes from the Stars and met her gaze. “And your colony? Do you miss that?”
“I miss my parents, but they were lost before we met. The colony? No, I don't.” She leaned in and planted a soft kiss on my lips. “I was born here on Vokira, but I never found home until you.”
I gathered her into my arms, happiness flowing through every corner of my soul. “You are home to me too.”
And I could not wait to start our family. Here, sheltered in our stronghold, I’d finally found my ultimate treasure.
THE END
