by KD Jones
“The medics put her on bed rest and she is driving everyone crazy. Especially me. I do not know what to do for her. And I confess, I fear losing her,” Kyd’s voice cracked a bit.
Ren reached out and grasped his brother’s shoulder. “We are all here for you and Jaxon. Our brother and Kat will not let anything happen to her or the baby.” He needed to turn things around. “Do they know yet the sex?”
Kyd looked at his brother and smiled a very male smile. “The young is male.”
“Congratulations. I am looking forward to being an uncle to him. I have practice now with Syd and Kat’s daughter. I am a fantastic uncle.”
“I am a better uncle than you and I have been at it longer since I was uncle to yours and Cassie’s young ones,” Kyd told him smugly.
“You are a good uncle.” Ren smiled.
“Yes, but I still worry that I may not be a good father,” Kyd admitted to him.
“If I can be a father to two little female young, you can certainly be a father to one small male young. I almost envy you. You don’t have the same issues to deal with.”
“What issues?” Kyd demanded, suddenly worried.
“I have two beautiful, compatible daughters. One day when they are older, they could turn out to be a mate to one of the males here. The thought of a male taking either of them away from me, makes me a little bit crazy.”
Kyd laughed again, “How do you plan to stop it?”
“I am thinking of locking them in our suite until they are much, much older; like grey haired and withered skin,” he said with all seriousness.
“Like that is going to happen,” Kyd laughed again. It was good to release some of his tension and to talk about his concerns. He had been holding it all in not wanting to cause Jaxon any stress. He looked at his digital tablet for the time.
“I have to go. Syd and Kat are coming by my suite to check on Jaxon.” He nodded goodbye to his brother and headed back to the prime building.
RendEL watched his brother leave. “I pray to you, Goddess KatieRI, watch over Kyd’s young and keep him healthy and safe as you do for his mate.”
*****
“Prime Medic SydEL, I cannot get her to let me take her vitals,” the frustrated medic said.
Syd smiled at the male. “I will take care of it.” He motioned the male out of the room. He looked at Jaxon sprawled out on the sofa. “I thought we told you bed rest.”
“I’m resting, just not in a damn bed.” Jaxon knew she was being grouchy. But let them be swollen everywhere with an achy back and a bladder that can’t hold jack shit and let them see how happy they would be. By they she was referring to all men everywhere. “I don’t understand this whole incompatible cervix thing. Sounds like a bunch of hogwash to me.”
“That’s incompetent cervix or weakened cervix,” Doctor Katrina Morris said as she came into the suite.
“Whatever,” Jaxon grumbled, but then her mood changed when she saw whom Kat brought with her. “Who’s a good girl?” She made baby sounds as she reached for Kat and Syd’s baby girl. She was barely a month old and spoiled already by everyone. She was the first mixed breed baby between the humans and Katierans. Absolute proof the two species were compatible.
“Thank you.” Syd kissed his mate’s cheek.
“For what?” Kat asked him.
“For bringing a distraction for Jaxon. She is being a bad patient right now.”
“I am not,” Jaxon denied, using her soft voice so as not to frighten the baby.
“Did I miss anything?” KydEL asked as he came barreling into the room.
Jaxon looked up at him, lifting the baby in her arms higher for him to see, “Yes, it’s a girl, congratulations.”
Kyd rolled his eyes at his mate. “Not funny, Jaxon, and we are having a male young.”
She shrugged, snuggling her bundle back into her arms. She never thought in a million years she would be the mothering type. This was so foreign to her but at the same time, it felt right. Looking down into the sweet angelic face, she longed to hold her son. A tear escaped and trailed down her face.
“Damn hormones,” she grumbled.
“Well?” Kyd asked his brother, Prime Medic SydEL.
“She’s doing really well. I think we can take her off bed rest and get her started with some light exercises.” Syd used his medical scope to run full scans on Jaxon. He sighed a relief.
It had been quite a scare when she started to experience problems. Syd’s mate, Kat, a medic from Earth, had diagnosed Jaxon with a condition called Incompetent Cervix. It was explained to him that during the breeding, as the young grew and became heavier, it pressed on Jaxon’s cervix. This pressure was causing the cervix to start to open before the young was ready to be born. If they had not caught it in time, Jaxon could have lost the young.
Syd wanted to know what would cause this. There were many reasons but after he and Kat looked at Jaxon’s medical history, it was determined that an injury she incurred during a military maneuver on Earth, resulted in her having to have surgery on her cervix, which led to her current state. Now, their priority was to monitor Jaxon and reduce her activity.
“Yes!” Jaxon punched a fist in the air.
Kyd growled, “You are not resuming warrior training, Jaxon.”
“But Syd just said…” she protested and handed the baby back over to her mother, Kat.
“Light exercise only. No warrior training until after the baby is born,” Kat clarified.
“Fine.” Jaxon grabbed a pillow because her arms suddenly seemed so empty.
“What about sex?” Kyd asked.
Jaxon blushed—and she hardly ever blushed. “Kyd.”
Syd chuckled, “The Nanos we implanted are doing a great job. If you don’t put any pressure on her abdomen, I don’t see a problem. So I think as long as you take it easy and let us know if you have any discomfort at all, it should be fine.”
Kyd turned his attention back to Jaxon. His gaze was heated and he growled a little with need. Jaxon blushed even more. She ached for his touch all over. Damn hormones.
“Ready?” Kat asked Syd, pointing toward the door.
“Enjoy your afternoon.” Syd took his mate’s hand and led his family out of the suite. After everyone had left, Kyd stood there watching her with desire-filled eyes.
“Now, Kyd…” Jaxon made to move off the sofa, but Kyd cornered her, leaning down over her. He caged her in without putting his full weight on her.
He growled again inhaling her scent. Kitana, his mate smelled delicious. “I need you. I have ached to be with you in every way.”
She closed her eyes and shivered with need. “Me too.” She wrapped her arms around his thick neck and pulled him down to her. She licked his lips, making him moan.
He moved to sit beside her, pulling her onto his lap. “I was so worried,” he admitted, putting his forehead against hers.
“Truth? I was too. I never imagined wanting to be a mother. But…” She rubbed her swollen belly. “I want this baby, our baby, more than anything.”
“I know what you mean. I can’t lose you, Jaxon, I won’t survive it.” He felt vulnerable saying that. He was Prime Commander of the Katieran Nation and all the Katieran warriors, but his bond mate and one small, unborn young, could bring him to his knees. “We need to be careful.”
“I promise we’ll take things nice and slow.” When she saw him frown she had to tease him some more. “Real…real slow.”
“I don’t believe Syd mentioned real…real slow,” he grumbled as she kissed his chin.
“I guess we’ll figure it out.” She gasped when he pinched her tender nipples.
“Yes…right now.”
Chapter Three
The next few days flew by in a whirlwind. Kat had two events to help plan. The first being the big End of Year Celebration that would be televised to Kiljor, the Colonial planet, to Earth, and to all transports currently out. The second event was a much smaller and more personal one. The naming ceremony.
Her brother-in-law, Prime Leader RendEL, had wanted Kat and her mate, Prime Medic SydEL to include the naming ceremony in the End of Year Celebration. Ren felt it was important to show how successful the mating with the females from Earth proved to be. However, both Syd and Kat wanted it to be more of a small family and friend thing. After discussing it with their whole family, Syd and Kat made a small concession.
The naming ceremony would remain small and exclusive, family only. At the End of Year Celebration, Syd and Kat and their baby would have a very brief introduction, mostly for photo opportunities.
She had almost everything for the smaller ceremony ready. It was funny how Syd suddenly became very involved in the planning. At first she would ask him what he thought and he would just tell her to do what she thought was best. Typical man response. Then as she showed him things, he began giving his opinion more and more. She could almost sit back and let him do it all. She was tempted for sure. But it was something they needed to do together for their daughter.
So now the day had finally come. They were holding the ceremony in their suite on the balcony overlooking the Waters of Katiera. The twin suns of Katiera were just starting to set making everything glow golden and beautiful.
SydEL was holding their daughter and Kat stood next to him. She looked around at the group of people who had come to mean the most to her. Her own parents didn’t come to see her off when she left Earth, but family surrounded her now.
Both of Syd’s brothers were there. RendEL, KydEL, and their mates, Cassie and Jaxon, who were Kat’s best friends. Syd’s mother and her mate, Leo, with Leo's young daughter, Lisa. Syd’s uncle, ConEL, with his mate, Lucy, and ConEL's young son, TorEL, and Syd’s cousin, AriELa, and her mate, TarAK. Syd’s young nieces, IsabELa and GabriEla, were there, being watched over by a tall strong Katieran male named RocKO. Then there was Medic JadEN, who Syd agreed to invite reluctantly.
One of the Katieran priestesses, RyENa, was there to officiate the ceremony. She wore long silky robes and a filmy material covered her head but was see thru. “Are we ready?” she asked. Kat and Syd nodded.
The priestess motioned for the small crowd to silence. “We are here today to celebrate the naming of the first mixed species young.” She motioned for Syd and Kat to step forward. “State your name and your relation to the young.”
“I am Prime Medic SydEL, her father,” Syd spoke with pride.
“I am Prima Medic Katrina, her mother.” Kat fought back her tears.
“What is the name you have chosen for your young?” the priestess asked.
Syd spoke, “ArabELa.”
The priestess reached for the young and Syd passed her gently into her hands. She held the baby up for everyone to see. “From this day forward you are known as Prima ArabELa. You are the light and the hope of all our people. May the Goddess KatieRI bless you, little one.” Applause erupted throughout the crowd. The priestess handed the baby back to Syd.
Syd smiled with joy as he looked at his young. He glanced down at his mate and laughed at her tears. “This is a time for rejoicing. You should be happy, not crying.”
“I am happy. I have you and we have ArabELa. What more could I want?” Kat stood on her tiptoes and gave him a quick kiss.
People came up and kissed or held little ArabELa. There was a lot of socializing even though they were family and close friends and saw each other quite often. Kat was holding her daughter when JadEN came up to her.
“You have a beautiful young. Congratulations.” JadEN smiled as he looked at the young then up into her mother’s beautiful eyes. He felt a constricting feeling near his heart. The thought that this could have been his mate, could have been his young, haunted him. He had to clear his mind of those thoughts. They were pointless now. They had their chance, but it wasn’t meant to be. She was a true bond mate for the Prime Medic. Knowing that did not relieve the pain he felt inside.
“Thank you, JadEN. I appreciate you coming.” Kat gave him a warm smile.
“I was surprised to be invited,” he admitted.
“Well, you should be here. You will always be my friend.” Kat reached out and gently touched his arm.
All of a sudden the air around Kat thickened and she could feel the heat of her mate directly behind her. She glanced over her shoulder at Syd. “I was thanking JadEN for coming.”
Syd nodded at the other male. They didn’t say anything to each other. Kat frowned. When would Syd get over this jealousy? They were happily married with a child for goodness sakes.
“I am needed in the Medic Wing. Again, congratulations. You have a beautiful family.” With that, JadEN made his way out of the suite.
Syd took his mate into his arms and kissed the top of her head. “I still do not like you being around him.”
“He’s my friend and colleague. That’s all. You are the man I love. You and ArabELa are my whole life,” Kat reassured him. He nodded that he understood and let her go so she could mingle with everyone else.
The small celebration lasted a couple of hours. People started to trail off. Kat appreciated everyone that came but she was actually glad when they all left her and Syd alone. Syd was laying ArabELa down in her crib. She decided this would be the best time to take a quick shower.
The water coming down was hot and steamy. It felt so good. Her hair was now a few inches below her shoulder blades. She probably needed to get it cut again. She hesitated because Syd seemed to like wrapping her strands around his hand.
Cold air whooshed in as the door to the shower stall opened. She looked over her shoulder to see a very naked Syd standing there. He was so beautiful with his golden skin and dark hair. He reached for her, pulling her back against his chest.
“It went well I think,” he told her, nibbling her earlobe.
She shivered. Her body instantly reacted to his touch. Her nipples hardened and her arms had goose bumps all over. When his large hand reached around and cupped her heavy breast, she felt it all the way to her womb.
“Syd,” she moaned as she rubbed her ass against his hard shaft.
“You are so beautiful.” His other hand was rubbing back and forth over the small swell of a stomach.
She snorted, “I don’t feel it. I haven’t lost all the weight I gained from the pregnancy yet. I have stretch marks and I think my ass dropped half an inch.”
He pulled back slightly to check out her ass. “I love you at any weight you are. The stretch marks are signs that you have carried my young so nothing is more beautiful to me than that. Your ass is perfect. You are perfect.”
“You say that because you love me,” she told him.
“I gained a little weight too while you were breeding. Am I unattractive to you?”
“Of course not. You are too active to ever get fat. Plus, you are male and seem to burn calories just by breathing,” she complained.
Syd rubbed his cock against her. “Does it appear that I do not find you attractive?”
She moaned, “You are so bad.”
“Bad in good way?” he asked, cupping her mound.
“Oh yeah, so good.” She felt herself trembling. She wondered whether it would always be this way with Syd? One look, one touch, and she wanted him with a desperation.
He leaned down nibbling on her neck. “I want you, Kat.”
“I want you too,” she whispered, turning her head so he could kiss her.
He licked the seam of her lips. She opened to him, yielding to his claim on her mouth. She breathed in his male musky scent and moaned with need. Syd took her mouth without hesitation. The combination of her soft sweet lips and her intoxicating scent had him fighting to keep in control.
His bond mate was passionate and responsive. Their wet bodies slid against each other. He turned her around so she faced him and her lush breasts pressed against his chest.
“Please, Syd,” Kat begged with her need for him to fill her.
Syd lifted her in his strong arms. She wrapped her legs around his waist auto
matically. It allowed his impressive shaft a better connection to her wet opening.
Syd turned them so Kat’s back was pressed against the shower wall and the spray from the shower was hitting his back.
“I love you,” he whispered as he plunged into her depths.
“Oh, baby…I love you.” Kat used her knees to grip him tighter and rode him.
Syd pumped upwards stroking into her deep and hard. Kat met him stroke for stroke, squeezing her inner muscles against him, making him swear in the Katieran language. One arm held her on him while the other hand massaged her breast.
Kat kissed him and their tongues stroked to the same rhythm as their bodies made love. The pleasure built quickly into a burning inferno. She was on the precipice of a major release. She became desperate for it.
Syd thrust and shifted so he hit her at a different angle, stroking her G-spot. He released his hold on her breast and moved his hand down to her clit. He pinched her and she cried out, trembling with an explosion of pleasure.
Kat dug her nails into his shoulders and Syd could not hold back his release any longer. He chanted her name driving into her. His growl of release was explosive. He held her tight to him as he turned off the shower.
“Did I hurt you?” he asked. He was still worried that she might not be fully recovered from giving birth.
“No, but I think I scratched some holes in your shoulders.” She winced, looking at the red welts she had caused.
Syd looked down at his shoulders and smiled. “You marked me as yours. I like it.”
She giggled, “You would. For someone who is supposed to be one of the most intellectual people on Katiera, you are a caveman at heart.”
“You bring it out of me. When I get a whiff of your scent I cannot help myself. I want to hide you away and get you naked.” Syd gently dried her off.
“I like that I can still make you feel that way.” She took her turn to dry his body. He was perfect. There wasn’t an ounce of fat on his body. Whatever he might have gained seemed to turn to instant muscle. There were more defined lines on him. She couldn’t resist leaning forward to lick those tempting lines.
