“We won’t think that,” Sylvan objected. “Honestly, Brand—even the Council has said that if the ceremony was a success she’d be free to move around the ship again.”
“I appreciate that, Commander—really I do,” Brand said earnestly. “But I feel like we really do need a fresh start.” He sighed. “So I’d like to tender my resignation to the High Council immediately. I’m going to take Allara someplace we can have a new life together—just the two of us.”
Sylvan shook his head.
“I’m afraid I can’t accept your resignation. Not unless you agree to take a new post immediately.”
“A new post?” It was Brand’s turn to frown. “Where?”
“Well…” Sylvan smiled. “Remember you told me that things had gone so well on Darden Three they wanted a Kindred ambassador to come and stay there and further the new connection between our peoples?”
Brand couldn’t believe it.
“And you’re offering it to me? The Darden Ambassadorship?”
Sylvan nodded.
“I think you’ll be an excellent fit. You opened communications with them in the first place and the Dardens already love you. Do you think you and Allara could be happy there?”
“Are you kidding? You’re sending us to a tropical paradise, where we had our honeymoon, to live? And you want to know if we’ll be happy?” Brand couldn’t contain himself, he gave the other male a big hug. “Yes, we’ll be happy!” he said, pulling back at last and laughing for sheer joy. “Thank you, Sylvan! Thank you from ‘the deepest part of my heart’ as Allara would say.”
Sylvan laughed and clapped him on the back.
“You’re welcome, Brand. We’ll all be sad to see you go, but I think this is exactly what the Goddess had planned for you all along. I know it’s been a bumpy ride getting there, but I’m sure she intended you and Allara to be together from the first.”
“You’re right.” Brand nodded thoughtfully. “It hasn’t been easy, but it has been worth it. I can’t imagine loving anyone as much as I do my sweet little Q’ess wife.”
“I love you too, husband,” murmured Allara’s mental voice in his head. “When are you coming back to bond me some more? I miss you!”
“I know that look,” Sylvan said, smiling. “It’s the look of a newly-bonded male whose mate is wanting him.”
“She’s calling for me,” Brand admitted. “I’m sorry, Commander, but I think I’ll have to have a drink with you later.”
“Go.” Sylvan’s smile widened. “Enjoy this part of your Joining. It’s incredibly special.”
“Thank you—for everything,” Brand told him. Then he sent a message through their new link back to Allara.
“I’m coming, sweetheart so get the chair ready for me. And just wait until you hear what I have to tell you…”
The End?
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CLAIMED (Also Available in Audio)
HUNTED (Also Available in Audio)
SOUGHT (Also Available in Audio)
FOUND (Also Available in Audio)
REVEALED (Also Available in Audio)
PURSUED (Also Available in Audio)
EXILED (Also Available in Audio)
SHADOWED (Also Available in Audio)
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ENHANCED (Also Available in Audio)
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ENSLAVED (Also Available in Audio)
TARGETED (Also Available in Audio)
FORGOTTEN (Also Available in Audio)
SWITCHED (Also Available in Audio)
UNCHARTED (Also Available in Audio)
UNBOUND (Also Available in Audio)
SURRENDERED
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TWISTED
DECEIVED
STOLEN
BRIDES OF THE KINDRED VOLUME ONE
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BRIDES OF THE KINDRED VOLUME TWO