“It’s what cubs do.” Gnaw grinned. “You can’t hurt them. I’m more worried about them hurting you by accident. You have delicate skin that bruises easily.”
“I’m just glad that they don’t have claws yet.” Becky lowered to the large, thick rug on the floor with Rasha. Gnaw put Roshi on the floor. Their son ran at his aunt on all fours and the three of them started rolling around together, playing.
Darla got up and rounded the couch, walking to her mate. “They’re growing and learning so fast.”
He reached out and snagged her by her hips, pulling her close. “Our cubs are smart.”
“I’m just glad they got your eye color. It was one of the first things I loved about you.”
“I am glad they got your curly hair.”
“Black curly hair.”
He hugged her. “When they transform into their relaxed state, they may have some of your human features. Your nose is cute.” His gaze lowered down her face. “And I love your lips.”
“I just love everything about you.”
“You are my heart.”
“Oh goodness, go to your room already,” Becky called out. “We’ll be fine if you want to go take a nap. And by nap, I mean do all those adult sexy things your babies can’t see. Take advantage of the rare alone time I’m giving you. I bet all of you will be glad when they open that wall and expand this cabin into the other family unit. Three more bedrooms will be useful. Plus, once our parents and brothers get here, you’ll have more babysitters.”
Gnaw released Darla and scooped her into his arms. He carried her into their bedroom and the door sealed behind them. The second he put her on her feet, he grinned. “I guess she isn’t aware that our grouping keeps stealing our cubs to snuggle and play with them. We get to do a lot of ‘adult sexy things.’”
“Let’s do them now.” She stripped out of her clothes and climbed on the bed. “Take off your pants and get your ass over here.”
Gnaw met his mate’s gaze. He could tell by the way she looked at him that they both remembered another time when she’d said that to him. Everything had changed for him, but in the best ways. He no longer felt rage at the Elth for locking him inside that cell. They’d brought him his precious Darla. They’d bonded tightly in captivity.
He went to her. “You are my everything. I am so grateful.”
She reached up and cupped his face. “So am I. I hate the Elth, but at the same time…”
“They put us together.”
“Yes.”
“They haven’t tried to steal more human females since the fleet blew up the ship that went after the Blaze. Perhaps they’ve given up their plans. They’ve lost two ships in their quest to gain a breeding pair.”
“They’ve certainly given humans and Veslors a common enemy to fight against.”
Gnaw snorted. “True. They have also given a lot of Veslors owning ships more jobs. None of our males would ever fly something without heavy weaponry. They are not only transporting cargo now, but also your people on their vessels.”
“It worked out well. That’s all that matters.”
“You are all that matters.” Then he kissed her, putting all his positive emotions into the act. She was his heart…and Gnaw knew he was also hers.
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