Page 58 of Last Resort

“Hmm. Know anyone who can build me a computer?”

Myro kissed her neck. “Easy.”

Breen said with amusement, “How do I get him off?”

Poppy said, “Hold up upside down by his ankles, and you can slowly lower him to the ground.”

Breen did as directed. Terro shrieked, and then he was on the ground, got up, and ran for his daddy, babbling all the way with a big grin. He loved being upside down.

Poppy looked at the thoughtful expression on Breen’s features. “You want one of those, too?”

“I can wait.” He smiled.

“Good. I want to make my nest before I start a family. They deserve all the security I can manage.”

“Your family won’t want to participate?”

“No. They sold me to the Stronghold and disowned me when I got loose. I was emancipated and got myself educated. It will be nice not to be on my own in the world, but I am not going to bring a baby here until I feel safe.”

Myro hugged her. “You will. My home has a nest, and we can make sure it is right for you.”

“Make sure that it has a table or computer terminal that I can use if I get bored or twitchy, and I will take a look.”

He chuckled and kissed her, holding her snugly on his lap. “So, tomorrow, nude beach?”

“I would settle for a day on the ocean with a picnic and no drones following me.”

Myro nuzzled her neck. “That can be done easily.”

She snorted. “Easily?”

“Easily.” He chuckled. “You know that friend of yours with the wilding markings?”

“Yes.”

“She’s here. She did an opening sequence to introduce the Elite omegas, and as she has very few hangups about her body, she isn’t wearing much in some of the shots, but the markings are distinct.”

“How do you know that?”

“Estrya told us while you were in debugging.”

“Right. So, she’s here.”

“Yes. The man I mentioned yesterday is very irritated by it.” He chuckled. “I believe he is interested in locating her to... talk.”

“Oh. Yeah. She’s more of a woman of action. If she’s here, she is going to be heading home the moment she finishes. Well, unless she’s between jobs. Then she could stay out here for weeks or months.” She looked at her hands. “I don’t think we can tan like this, but it is nice to be warm.” She chuckled. “Not that she would relax in this form. She’d go back to beta.”

“But her markings would give her away,” Breen said.

“Not all suits have cleavage.” She smiled.

Jane came over with Terro on her hip. “Did you want to join us for dinner?”

Myro chuckled. “I would like to say yes, but I believe we should be heading home and giving Poppy a shoulder rub. We are here for another week at least, so if you offer the invitation later, we will gladly accept.”

Jane nodded. “Excellent. We will arrange a nice dinner under the stars right before Terro goes to bed.”

Terro pushed back. “Nononononono.”

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