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"Cold, starfire?" Navik reaches over to pull a fur from the back of the couch to cover me with it. "Is that better?"
"Yes, thanks." I roll to my side and snuggle into the soft fur while Navik surfs the universal network, the outer space version of the internet, on a thin tablet.
We spend most days like this, relaxing, watching the stars from our living room or taking leisurely strolls along the many scenic trails on Zeva. Navik seems happy, I know he's thrilled about the baby, but I worry.
Worry about what the future holds for us.
Navik may be content for now, but what happens if he grows bored staying home? Navik retired his place as a Star Maverick, though he's still a wanted male. I know how much he craved the thrill of traveling through the Universe, living without attachments, thieving and marauding.
How long before he resents being tied down on Zeva with me and the baby?
"Why so restless, Cora. Is it the young? Should I fetch the medical cuff? Or do we need to travel to meet the medic on Dolif?"
"No, I'm fine." I sit up, unable to keep my body as well as my mind still. "The baby is fine."
"Then what troubles you?"
"Just thinking."
"Thinking about what we've already discussed a thousand times over?" Navik asks softly, setting the tablet aside and giving me his full attention. "We've already talked about this, starfire."
"I know, but you went from a space pirate to a family male virtually overnight. I just worry I won't be able to keep you happy. That being here on Zeva all the time won't be exciting enough for you."
"Oh, my beautiful mate." Navik pulls me onto his lap, covering my belly with one huge, warm palm. "What can I do to ease your mind?"
"I don't know. I'm just being hormonal." I fuss with the edge of the fur blanket. "One minute I'm as happy as a clam, and the next, I can't shut my mind off from worrying that you'll get bored. That I won't be enough, and you'll leave me to go in search of another adventure."
Navik cradles my face in gentle hands, his bright smile filling my heart with light.
"You are my adventure, starfire."
