by Yvette Hines
Even though they had purchased her clothing at one of the ports from a trader she never wore them. She would today.
“Connection has already been made, sir, per your digital message request. Opening line in 2-1.”
“T’en, I received your digital message you have my cargo. You tracked her faster than I expected. I thought it would be lightyears.” The king’s grotesque features filled the screen. He didn’t look as if he was suffering from any wounds this time, but he still looked horrid to Kesh.
“Some intuition kicked in and I got some good leads.”
“Well and good. Well and good. I’m sure you want the rest of your money. So when do I get her delivered?”
Kesh paused, knowing what he had to say. He’d gained a lucrative business by being a man of his word. After today he knew that would change.
“T’en?” Rasp’s bulging eyeballs shifted anxiously.
“You don’t.”
“What!” he roared. “Is she injured? Died on the way?”
“Cyran is fine. She’s mine,” Kesh declared in a resounding voice so Rasp understood what he was saying.
“She can’t be yours…she is mine. I paid you for her and I want her now!”
Kesh’s spine tightened and he wished that he was actually before Rasp so he could ring his fat neck with his bare hands. The man deserved destruction for all the pain he’d caused to Cyran.
“She’s my mate. I will not have her be anywhere except by my side.”
“I paid you for her.” Rasp launched himself out of his throne as he yelled and raved. “Bring her to me now, Kesh T’en!”
“Never.” Kesh heard the low growl behind the word. “You paid for me to retrieve her. I did. You may want to have your commander read the contract you signed. The other portion of chips were only given upon delivery of her. So, keep it.”
“I will have your head for this!” Rasp aimed a thick finger at the screen.
Kesh leaned forward. “You can try, however, just remember that Hyath is a warrior planet and we don’t like strangers with malicious intent. If you want your own planet non-existent as you did to Cyran’s home, try it.”
Rasp was still wailing and threatening when Kesh ended the call.
Silence filled the cockpit, but Kesh became aware of an energy source tugging at his core. Knowing now what it meant, he turned his chair around and faced Cyran.
Her green eyes were luminous as she stood bare and luscious with her hands over her heart.
“Hello, mate.”
“You’re not taking me to Vorhal?” Her voice was barely above a whisper, but he could hear her as clear as if she stood beside him.
“No.” He watched for her reaction.
“When did you decide this?”
“I think I knew when I tried to kill David when I thought he hurt you. I couldn’t imagine handing you over to a cretin like Rasp.”
“So, you’re keeping me?”
Lifting a hand, he beckoned her over. “Not keeping you, loving you.”
When she was in front of him, he pulled her down into his lap so she was straddling him and the chair. He ignored the swell of lust.
“Do you believe that we are mates then?” She cupped his face.
“I do. And I believe I have discovered how.”
Tilting her head to the side she asked, “What do you know?”
“My mother was a hybrid. I had Eboni run history on her and where she came from.”
“Was she from Harveton?” There was a smile starting on her face.
He loved seeing her smile, or laugh or just glance at him. “We couldn’t find anything on that. However, her mother was separated on a voyage from her family when she was real small. She was taken in by another family. When she had my mother they moved to Hyath. Eboni processed a drop of my blood in a genetics scan. There is a quarter percentage of Harveton in me.
Without warning, Cyran burst into tears.
Pulling her against his chest, he stroked her back. “This wasn’t the response I expected.”
“I prayed… so often to the star goddess and fates… that I would have a mate, someone only meant for me. I never… expected my friends had to die for me to find him.” More tears fell as she buried her face into his neck.
“That is not your fault but an evil king. The Fates just turned it around for you. So, you wouldn’t be alone.”
She leaned back. “You think so?”
“Yes.” Using his thumb, he cleared the stream of tears.
“Since you won’t get the rest of your money, what are you and your planet inhabitants going to do?
Bringing his hand down her arms to her hands, he lifted them before her. “I have a mate who has amazing energy to grow things.”
Realizing what he was saying, she laughed. “Yes, you do. I can’t wait to help. So, how long until we get to your planet?” She danced her fingers down his chest.
“We docked this morning. Eboni already sent a digital message to my parents that they will be meeting you.”
She jumped up. “Oh, no. I have to get dress.”
He sighed and rose behind her. His life was perfect. Instead of bounty hunting all over the universe, he could stay on his home planet and help them thrive. The best of all, his mate would be by his side.
“Cyran, halt.”
She stopped instantly and pivoted to give him a sassy look as she folded her arms under her breasts. “I tell you a million times I don’t take orders.”
He crossed the vessel and pulled her into his arms. Even with a tender touch he could feel the heat radiating from her to him. “Love me,” he commanded.
“Always.”
She melted into him as he lowered his head to claim her mouth.
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Other Book by Yvette Hines
Kindle Worlds
Dare to Love
Southern Shifters
Hot SEALs
Billionaire’s Universe
Game for Love
Fire & Rescue
Timberon Cat Series:
Secured Heart
On the Prowl
Rescued Mate
Stalking Nayla
Erotic Shifter Fairy Tale series
Bear’s Gold
Red’s Bear
Scrooge’s Bear
Hansel’s Bear
Full-figured Lingerie Series:
Love in the Afternoon
Nightie Night
Secret Delights
Exclusive Pleasure
Stir Sticks and Stilettos Series:
Bedding the Best Man
Catering to a Millionaire
Holiday in Handcuffs
Nefarious Deeds
Wedded in Passion
Constructing Lust
Passion: Tis the Season
Strong Blends Series:
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A Gentle Christmas
Submission Under the Mistletoe
One Reckless Night Series:
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By Invitation Only
Illicit Christmas
Slightly Sinful
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Fast and Furless (Southern Shifter Kindle World)
A Kissing Dare (Dare to Love Kindle World)
Homebound for You (Hot SEALs Kindle World)
Her Billionaire’s Bargain (Billionaire Universe Kindle World)
A Crashing Love
A Piece of Me
The Marriage Clause (Love and Marriage)
Take this Man (Love and Marriage)
Santa’s Helper
Golden Treasure
His Flight Plan
Sensual Chocolate
Haulcon’s Revenge
Pleasuring the Queen
To Have and To Hold
Chelsea’s Somebody
Ho, Ho, Ho and a Dom
Wonderland:
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Taken: Stealing the Bride
Bet on a Mistletoe
Apprehension: Claremont County
Bound for Christmas
Holiday Affair
Internet Rebound
Lady Justice
Making the Man
Red Hots
Reignited: Designed for Love
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Talkin’ Sexy
The Club
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What White Boyz Desire
Charity Stories (100% Charity Donations)
Coming Together: At Last V2
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
USA Today Bestselling Author, Yvette Hines loves romance and writing it is one of her greatest pleasures in life outside of her husband and two children. Her belief in happily ever after began when she was sixteen and started reading romance books. Now as an erotic romance author, she tries to show that every woman no matter color, age, shape or size deserves a high level of passion in her life. Residing in North Carolina with her family and is a Rom Vet. She loves to hear from her readers: [email protected] or visit her at yvettehines.com
