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Mylegs are still slightly asleep when he stands me in front of him inside the ionizer.Foronce,I’mgrateful for its quick cleaning system.Leaningmy head againstLeX’schest,Ijust stand there until it beeps.

“Areyou alright down there?”

“Askme in ten minutes.”

“Comeon, we need to go get dressed.”

Ina daze,Iwalk into the closet, grabbing another jumper off the hanger.Ihave just gotten it sealed up on the side whenIhear the door buzzer go off.LeXkisses my forehead, “Takeyour time.”

Shakingmy head, it takes me a moment to find the matching sandals.Combingmy hair out,Istill feel likeI’ma mess, but that’s what company gets when they show up with little to no warning.WhenIfinally make it out of the closet,LeXandViNare standing off to the side talking quietly together whileEmberwalks around the room, holding the little one.Themoment she sees me,I’mgreeted with one of her beautiful smiles.

“Hi.Sorryfor the interruption, butViNdidn’t want to take off without talking toLeXfirst.”

“Whereare you guys going?”

“Planetside.Ihaven’t met very many of his brothers and he wants to introduce me toXuL, his wifeBrittany, and their daughterKeida, who also happens to be the first grandchild in this entire family.I’mhoping thatBrittanycan put my mind at ease some, sinceKeidais also half human.”

“MayIhold her?”

“Ohyeah, absolutely.Thisis the only time she’s content.EverytimeIput her down, she throws a fit and right now that’s not a good thing.Ican’t tell you how many small burnsIhave on my arms and chest.”

“Maybeshe’s not the only one who needs fireproof clothing.Itseems like that’s something you need to be wearing too.Remindme before you head out to give you something you can put on the burns.Thestuff is amazing, and it will help heal them in half the time.”Glancingdown at the little bundle in my arms,I’mamazed at how intelligent she appears as she looks between me and her mother. “Hellobeautiful, you don’t mean to hurt mommy, do you?No… you just want snuggles because being by yourself is scary, and the world is just too big unless you’re in someone’s arms, isn’t that right?”Iswear she nods her head at me, andEmberandIboth just look at each other.

“Ember, come here whileRyliehasAmiso thatLeXcan treat that last burn you got.”

Shelooks up at me andInod for her to go on.BouncingAmi,Iwalk through the room headed for the viewer. “Ohh, look at all the pretty colors.”Herlittle eyes dart around as we both stand there gazing out at the huge world surrounding us andIrealizethe wordsI’djust said to her are also true for me.Ifeel the safest inLeX’sarms.

LeXwalks up to me putting his arm around my waist, a smile on his face.Hissteady strength makes me realize what a blessing it is to be here right now.Ihad to lose it all to really find a place whereIbelonged.LittleAmicoos when a flash of light streaks by the window and we both laugh at her reaction.

“Ok, give her back now.”ViNreaches out for her, his massive frame practically swallowing the baby as he gathers her close. “Brother,Ryliewe will see you both in a few risings.”

Wewatch them walk out the door, and thenLeXpulls me around to face him, his fingers sliding down my cheek. “Ido not feel like sharing you anymore this rising.Doyou object to us staying in the rest of this rotation?”

“Letme think …Areyou planning on seducing me?”

“Itcould be on the list of things to do.”

“Howabout we get snacks and snuggle while you read to me some more?Ihave to know how the story ofRandyandPetalends.”

“Whyis that?”

“Becausehe loves the little fairy, andIhave to know if it has a happily ever after or not.”

“Youmean he loves her likeIdo you.”

“Orit might be … the wayIlove you.”

“Inthat case, let us go find out together, myLove.”

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