A scientist could use their implant to assist in research and performing surgeries. Doctors could look up symptoms in real-time to give more accurate aid to patients. This allowed Aldawi doctors to be able to refer to all information on all the registered species in the CEG.
They also added a communicator to the implant, allowing them to understand and communicate in any language, written or verbal. If a language was not registered in the CEG, the implant would observe, record, and self-teach itself that unregistered language so it could be uploaded into the system and then shared with others later on.
This new technology would allow the Aldawi to communicate with any other species that tried to invade the Euph Galaxy once again. The Aldawi would be victorious in any future wars—if they were to happen.
News about Selena was spreading through the space station like a deadly virus. The politicians and scientists became excited once they learned about Selena’s capabilities and the existence of their cubs. He had a sinking feeling someone would decide to test his own capabilities and try to take her away to study. The problem was, he didn’t know if he should prepare for an organization or a leader from one of the CEG species to give him trouble. No matter what, it was his right to defend what was his, and he wasn’t afraid to slaughter anyone involved.
He glanced up from his tablet at his clan. They were all lying together on the large circular resting chair, the cubs sleeping on a smaller version a short distance away, curled up in a pile.
An odd feeling passed through him as he realized he could do moments like this. How effortless it was to work on things while in the presence of Selena and their cubs.
“Selena,” Zirene purred.
Her gaze jerked from their cubs to his, locking her eyes with his own.
“Yes, Zirene?”
He studied the males beside her, noticing their attention was on him. Returning his focus to her, he gave her a gentle smile, trying not to frighten her with the news.
“It seems like Royak is bringing the Aldawi doctor I told you about, along with our half-brother.” He said, turning his attention to Xylo. “I don’t have an update on where your princes or crew are, but I ordered a breakfast buffet to be delivered here, so we don’t have to venture outside these Royal Aldawi Commons.”
Xylo nodded before stilling for a moment, then glanced at the double entry doors. “It seems the princes gathered my team and are trying to get past the royal guards you have stationed—”
Zirene raised his hand to halt Xylo, knowing what he was getting to.
“I will make sure they have full rights to enter the Royal Aldawi Commons, leaving the apartments restricted to them unless someone invites them. It is my mistake for not already including them under the list of guests allowed in here.”
Relief flooded Xylo’s facial features as he shot Zirene a smile. “Thank you.”
Lowering his hand, he returned the smile before putting his focus on his tablet. Zirene sent out a notice that both the Circuli princes and the rest of Xylo’s medical team had permission to come and go as they pleased.
Worrying about Selena’s health and keeping watch on her made him slip up on this matter. That was something he needed to keep track of and prevent himself from doing in the future. Making simple mistakes could mean life or death, and cost him everything he had built up.
His advisers felt Selena was a mistake and a waste of resources. A few even voiced how she was unnatural and an abomination. Zirene made sure he quickly silenced those opinions. They were dangerous, poison to everything he’d built up. Selena didn’t need to hear them either. It would only add to her self-doubts and stunt her growth in her newly found freedom.
Zirene had disagreed with the CEG when they stopped hunting down all the remaining Yaarkins in their galaxy. They didn’t believe him when he stated that more existed, and his father didn’t want to use any of the Empire’s funds. Zirene had used his own funds and labeled the missions as test runs for their new technology. Royak kept their father’s attention away by distracting him with his urgency to find Royak a Seedbearer to produce heirs.
Knowing Selena was still being experimented on, aboard a Yaarkin ship, drove him to continue his hunt and rid the galaxy of the plague that they were. The CEG may have believed they were gone and had given up—but he proved them wrong.
Denying the Stars’ and the Fates’ plans was pretty much suicidal. He knew of folks who did and fared poorly because of it. Welcoming them allowed you to finish on top. He was connected to Selena for a reason unknown—it didn’t matter. He wasn’t going to mess things up even worse than what they were, because she was his gift to have—even if he needed to share.
And now he was raking in the benefits. Selena was with him now, even with their relationship still on the mend, and his military was now the strongest and equipped with the highest tech.
The entry doors opened, revealing Royak, flanked by Vikvez and Pavryn. Prince V’dim and Prince Z’fir followed them with the healers trailing behind. Every gaze in the room roamed around the Royal Common room, taking everything in.
A team of servants pushed carts full of breakfast. Zirene noticed them trying not to be obvious, sneaking glances at Selena and their cubs. He ignored them, seeing no harm in their curiosity. The news had already spread throughout the space station, and it was only natural for them to want to see if it was true.
“It seems I found your
