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“I declare,” Ava said glaring up at the huge warrior. “I can come and go as I please, thank you very much!”
Cosmos bit back a smile as he watched his normally placid mother turn and glare up at the man towering over her slightly plump frame. She was beginning to blossom again. Tilly and Angus both said they had seen a difference since his mom had met the huge warrior almost four months ago.
“You are mine, Ava Raines,” Lal growled out in a low voice. “I cannot protect you on your world.”
Ava’s eyes widened when she saw the silver flames burning deep in his eyes. Her hand rose to cover her heart that was fluttering as if she had just run a mile. Her hand fell to her side when he suddenly reached out and touched her cheek with the tips of his fingers.
“You are my bond mate,” he said quietly. “I will wait for you until you are ready. All I ask is that you stay here where I can see and protect you.”
“I …,” she turned to look at Cosmos, her eyes pleading. “I think it would be better if I stay here … for a little while.”
“I think that is a wonderful idea, mom,” Cosmos said. “I think that dad would feel better if you were to stay here too.”
Ava looked at her son, tears glistening in her eyes as she thought about her late husband. “Do you really think so?” She asked in a voice filled with hope.
“I know so,” Cosmos responded gently. “He wouldn’t want you to be alone. He would want you to live life to the fullest.”
Ava’s lips trembled for a moment before a small smile blossomed and her whole face glowed. She looked up at Lal again and this time he saw the hope, curiosity, and – something else shining in the depths of her beautiful brown eyes. He held his hand out waiting to see if she was ready to finally take the first step toward healing and accepting him. His expression softened as she tentatively reached out and placed her trembling hand in his.
“We’ll see you both at dinner,” Lal said respectfully.
“Or not,” Ava said under her breath as Lal pulled her away toward a small group of woods.
Terra grinned as she watched Lal help Ava over a small dip in the trail away from the house. She leaned back against Cosmos and let out a tired sigh. She was suddenly very sleepy. That was not uncommon since she became pregnant.
“Sleepy again?” Cosmos asked, drawing her down beside him in the tall grass. “I know something that will help you sleep better,” he whispered sliding his hand over her fuller breast.
Terra rolled her eyes. “We are out in the middle of a field. Someone might see us,” she chuckled.
“No one is going to see us,” Cosmos murmured persuasively right before a large shadow covered them.
“I owe you an apple pie, J’kar. You were right. They are getting frisky in the grass,” Tilly sighed.
“I told you, Tilly,” J’kar said with a grin. “It is the chemicals. I could not keep my hands off Tink when she was pregnant.”
Cosmos groaned as he buried his face in Terra’s neck. “Please tell me the whole family isn’t standing there watching us.”
Terra peeked over Cosmos shoulder. Sure enough, everyone except for Ava and Lal were standing over them grinning. She giggled when Cosmos let out a muffled curse when he heard the squeals of the babies. Turning her head, she brushed a kiss against his ear.
“They are all there,” she whispered. “Including…”
“Hi Cosmos! Guess what I can do now?” RITA said cheerfully. “I thought I’d come visit my sis for a while!”
To be continued with Merrick’s Maiden…
Characters’ Relationships:
Teriff, Prime Leader of Baade - mated to Tresa: four sons, J’kar, Borj, Mak, and Derik and one daughter, Terra
Angus and Tilly Bell, humans – married: three daughters, Hannah, Tansy and Tink
Warriors of Baade:
J’kar ‘Tag Krell Manok mated to Jasmine ‘Tinker’ Bell: twin daughters, Wendy and Tessa
Borj ‘Tag Krell Manok mated to Hannah Bell: twin boy & girl, Sky and Ocean
Mak ‘Tag Krell Manok mated to Tansy Bell: twin daughters, Sonya and Mackenzie
Terra ‘Tag Krell Manok mated to Cosmos Raines
Derik ‘Tag Krell Manok mated to Runt
Members of Cosmos’ security team:
Garrett Avery
Trudy Rose
Rico Maria
Prime Warriors of Bade:
Merrick, Eastern Clan Leader, mated to… (Look for Merrick’s Maiden coming soon)
Core mated to Avery
Lan mated to Natasha
Brock mated to Helene
Lal mated to Ava Raines
Gant, Western Plains Clan Leader
Brawn, Desert Clan Leader
Bullet, Southern Clan Leader, mated to Maria
Hendrik, Northern Clan Leader
RITA (Earth) zapped by FRED
RITA2 (Baade) zapped by DAR
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Susan Smith has always been a romantic and a dreamer. An avid writer, she has spent years writing, although it has usually been technical papers for college. Now, she spends her evenings and weekends writing and her nights dreaming up new stories. An affirmed “geek,” she spends her days working on computers and other peripherals. She enjoys camping and traveling when she is not out on a date with her favorite romantic guy. Fans can reach her at [email protected] or visit her web site at: http://sesmithfl.com. Join me for additional information about the books at http://pinterest.com/sesmithfl/s-e-smith/, http://twitter.com/sesmithfl, http://facebook.com/se.smith.5?fref=ts and at my new book discussion forum at http://www.sesmithromance.com
Additional Books:
Abducting Abby (Dragon Lords of Valdier: Book 1)
Capturing Cara (Dragon Lords of Valdier: Book 2)
Tracking Trisha (Dragon Lords of Valdier: Book 3)
Ambushing Ariel (Dragon Lords of Valdier: Book 4)
For the Love of Tia (Dragon Lords of Valdier: Book 4.1)
Cornering Carmen (Dragon Lords of Valdier: Book 5)
Paul’s Pursuit (Dragon Lords of Valdier: Book 6)
Choosing Riley (Sarafin Warriors: Book 1)
Lily’s Cowboys (Heaven Sent: Book 1)
Indiana Wild (Spirit Pass: Book 1)
River’s Run (Lords of Kassis: Book 1)
Star’s Storm (Lords of Kassis: Book 2)
Jo’s Journey (Lords of Kassis: Book 3) Sept. 2013
Tink’s Neverland (Cosmo’s Gateway: Book 1)
Hannah’s Warrior (Cosmos’ Gateway: Book 2)
Tansy’s Titan (Cosmos’ Gateway: Book 3)
Cosmos’ Promise (Cosmos’ Gateway: Book 4)
Gracie’s Touch (Zion Warriors: Book 1)

The Sea King's Lady
Command Decision
A Dragonlings' Easter
Dagger's Hope
Embrace the Romance
First Awakenings
Capture of the Defiance
Indiana Wild
02 Dragon - Capturing Cara
The Sea King's Lady_A Seven Kingdoms Tale 2
Survivor Skills
Tink's Neverland
Voyage of the Defiance
Merrick's Maiden
Taking on Tory
Twin Dragon’s Destiny
Night of the Demented Symbiots
Hunter's Claim
Choosing Riley
The Dragonlings’ Very Special Valentine
Dust 2_A New World Order
Touching Rune
Hannah's Warrior
Edge of Insanity
Alphas Unleashed
Destin's Hold
The Old Dragon of the Mountain's Christmas
The Magic Shell
The Sea Witch's Redemption
An Unkindness of Ravens
Capturing Cara
A Cowardice of Crows
Roam's Valentine Wish
The Dark Prince's Prize (Curizan Warrior Book 2)
Pets in Space® 4
Ha'ven's Song
Viper's Defiant Mate
Cosmos' Promise
The Monster's Caress: A Seven Kingdoms Tale 8 (The Seven Kingdoms)
Heart of the Cat
Alexandru's Kiss
Gracie's Touch
Saving Runt
Jo's Journey
Tilly Gets Her Man
Cornering Carmen
Jaguin's Love
For the Love of Tia
Twin Dragons
Risteard’s Unwilling Empress
Madas's Falling Star featuring Madas's Unexpected Gift
Tansy's Titan
A Dragonlings' Haunted Halloween
Abducting Abby
The Warrior’s Whisper (The Fairy Tale Series Book 2)
A Dragonlings' Magical Christmas
Lily's Cowboys
Spirit Warrior
Pearl's Dragon
Krac's Firebrand
The Dragon's Treasure
The Magic Shell: A Seven Kingdoms Tale 6 (The Seven Kingdoms)
Core's Attack
Ambushing Ariel
Paul's Pursuit: Dragon Lords of Valdier Book 6
Star's Storm
Razor's Traitorous Heart
The Alliance Boxset 2
Hannah's Warrior: Cosmos' Gateway Book 2
First Awakenings: Science Fiction Romance (Project Gliese 581g Book 2)
A Pirate's Wish
Dust: Before and After
The Dragonlings' Haunted Halloween 2: Night of the Demented Symbiots (Dragonlings of Valdier)
Pets in Space: Cats, Dogs, and Other Worldly Creatures
Capturing Cara (Dragon Lords of Valdier Book 2)
The Beast Prince (The Fairy Tale Series Book 1)
Twin Dragons: Dragon Lords of Valdier Book 7
Cosmos' Promise: Cosmos' Gateway Book 4
Jaguin's Love: Dragon Lords of Valdier Book 8
For the Love of Tia: Dragon Lords of Valdier Book 4.1
A Warrior's Heart
Indiana Wild (Spirit Pass Book 1)
The Sea King's Lady: A Seven Kingdoms Tale 2 (The Seven Kingdoms)
The Dragon’s Treasure: A Seven Kingdoms Tale 1
Razor's Traitorous Heart: The Alliance Book 2
River's Run (Lords of Kassis: Book 1)
Choosing Riley: Sarafin Warriors Book 1
Command Decision: Project Gliese 581g
Hunter's Claim: The Alliance Book 1
A Touch of Frost
A Dragonlings' Haunted Halloween: Dragonlings of Valdier
Gracie's Touch Zion Warriors 1
Ristèard Unwilling Empress
Abducting Abby (Dragon Lords of Valdier: Book 1)
The Dragonlings and the Magic Four-Leaf Clover
Ella and the Beast (More Than Human Book 1)
Tink's Neverland (Cosmos' Gateway Book 1)
A Witch’s Touch
A Dragonlings' Magical Christmas: Dragonlings of Valdier Book 1.3 (Dragonlings of Valider)
The Sea Witch’s Redemption: Seven Kingdoms Tale 4
The Dragonlings’ Very Special Valentine: Science Fiction Romance (Dragonlings of Valdier Book 4)
Star's Storm: Lords of Kassis Book 2
Ristèard Unwilling Empress: Lords of Kassis Book 4
Capture of the Defiance: Romantic Suspense (Breaking Free Book 2)