3013: SCARRED: A 3013 Novella (3013: The Series) by Susan Hayes

Author:Susan Hayes [Hayes, Susan]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Black Scroll Publications Ltd.
Published: 2016-03-27T04:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER FOUR

Sabar ate without tasting anything that passed his lips. The wine could have been water for all the effect it had on him. Laesa had all his attention. He watched, fascinated as she slowly bloomed over the course of the meal. They’d been right to have dinner here, away from everyone and free from interruptions. She was at ease this way, and by the time they finished their meal, she was laughing and aglow with enjoyment.

She was also utterly breathtaking.

“Computer, initiate sunset program.”

Rhen’s command signaled the next phase of the evening had started, and Sabar pushed back from the table. He turned to watch as a large, single-seat swing materialized on the far side of the clearing. The swing was a replica of the one that sat in their parents’ backyard on Helix, right down to the red and yellow stripes on the thick, comfortable cushions that covered the wooden frame. It was positioned to face the setting sun as it dropped below the soft, rolling hills that marked the distant horizon.

“Join us, Laesa? We can watch the sunset in comfort, and shortly after that, the moons will rise. I have to admit that this is one of the things I miss when we’re in space. No suns or moons to watch as they rise and set.”

Laesa nodded and stood. “I would love to sit and watch the sunset with the two of you. I never even thought about such things until I had left Tartarus behind. I miss the little things that come from being on a planet. Things like sunsets, and thunderstorms, and the sound of the wind blowing through the trees outside my window.”

“Like I said, blossom. You can come here and use this room anytime you like.” Sabar rose a split-second before his brother and took Laesa’s hand. He led her to the swing, helping her to get seated while Rhen held it steady.

“If there’s anything you desire, anything at all, you only have to ask,” Rhen added as he joined them.

They sat on either side of her, Sabar draping a possessive arm around her shoulders, while Rhen took her hand and threaded their fingers together before setting their joined hands on his thigh. The sunset was painting the sky with colors so beautiful it made her artist’s soul sing but she couldn’t keep her attention on it. Not when she had Rhen and Sabar sitting so close. Hard, muscular thighs pressed against hers, and she could feel their body heat warming her skin.

“The other day, I asked Sabar a question. He told me to ask him again tonight. I think now would be the right time to ask it. We haven’t known each other very long, so why is my happiness important to the two of you?”

Sabar leaned in and brushed a soft kiss to her forehead. “Because there’s something very special about you. You bring out the best in us.”

Rhen chuckled. “Poetic, but not very clarifying for our female. Laesa, our species are strongly affected by scents.

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