Page 83 of I Dated the Lost Song

“Never enough.”

Cadence put her hand over his on the baby bump. She patted his fingers. “How long until you are back on call?”

“I am, unfortunately, nearly back in fighting condition. So, next week I will have to head into town to do a few shifts.”

“If Sarel agrees, can I go stay with Leska while you are working?”

“I suppose. You can ask her. She just walked in.”

Maximus went crazy and bounded over to Leska. Leska was lovely in a soft and slinky dress with her marks out in the open.

Leska walked up to Cadence and said, “So, eventful week.”

Cadence looked at the small scales that made the bite marks very obvious. “Are you happy?”

Leska smiled. “Getting there. I am drawing up budgets for Sarel’s inventing, and he blows them out of the water, so that’s fun. We will find something for me to do.”

Sarel came up behind her. “We will have to wait a few months for that. The island ladies want to carry her around for safety.”

Raek asked, “I thought you were sterile.”

“Apparently, I can’t bear, but I can father with my adorably charming mate. Vinul will have to wait until next time.”

Cadence blinked. “They know so soon?”

Leska covered her eyes. “Vinul can taste it.”

“What?”

“He can taste me and Sarel. He didn’t seem too upset about it.”

“How can you tell?”

“He started purring like a fiend and rubbing his face and body all over me.” She smiled. “It was a pretty unmissable signal. And then when Sarel found out, we didn’t leave his bed for twenty hours, so he’s pretty happy, and I have had a whole two days out of bed since you saw me last.”

Cadence opened and closed her mouth, shrugging and saying, “At least you got some rest?”

Leska laughed and hugged her.

The baby started moving wildly, and Cadence put Leska’s hand on it. “Anytime you want, you can feel it.”

“Active little sucker.”

Cadence chuckled. “It has its own harmony. It’s going to be very strong.”

“I am happy for you.” Leska patted her belly and then squeezed her hand.

Sarel came and wrapped an arm around Leska, walking her toward Khytten. “Excuse us, Cadence.”

Cadence blinked as Leska was squired away.

Raek was talking with Vinul, so Cadence followed the two omegas over to where Khytten was waiting.

Sarel explained something, and Khytten beamed and took Leska’s hand. Leska said something then Khytten grinned and sat, leaning against the table. Leska leaned in, and Cadence was surprised by her friend losing her inhibitions so quickly.

Leska wrapped an arm around Khytten and lifted her upward, causing her to flush and tremble.

When Leska lifted her head, Khytten was shaking. Leska buttoned the woman’s dress, touching her cheek and asking questions. Cadence was stuck watching.

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