All I want for Christmas is my Alien: A Christmas Novella (Zerconian Warriors Book 8) by Sadie Carter

Author:Sadie Carter [Carter, Sadie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2016-12-17T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter Four

Dex could scarcely believe his eyes. There lay his mother, more fragile than he had ever seen her before, but her eyes were alert and her tongue as sharp as ever.

“Mother. I did not think you would awaken.”

“I would not have if your mate had given me more than a few moments of rest. I do believe I shall have her voice ringing in my head for years to come.”

“She has been visiting you a few times a week so you could see our daughter.”

She smiled slightly. “She is beautiful. Elodie. I approve of the name.”

He didn’t tell her that Zoey chose the name. The two of them had the habit of disliking what the other said or did on principle alone.

“She is amazing. I am so glad you have awoken.”

“It sounds like you need me.”

He sat up straighter. What had she heard? That he was not performing his job properly? “I am trying to uphold father’s memory and honor. We have plans to attack the Coizils financially. An open war would only hurt us further at this point.”

Liula sighed. “I am not speaking of your revenge plans, my son. I feel the death of your father more than anyone. Do I want revenge on those that took him from me? Yes, most fiercely. But perhaps the time has come to end this feud.”

“What?”

“You have a family now. A daughter and mate who depend on you. And your mate could use your help. A lot of help. If you are successful in finding more mates for our people, then many can look forward to children of their own. If we are in the midst of war, then what sort of world are we bringing these children into?”

“But Father—”

“Your father would expect you to do what is best for the greater good,” she told him, clasping hold of his hand in a rare sign of affection. “He was a great man. We will miss him. Mourn him. I am not certain how long I can go on without him. However, he would not expect you to allow revenge to consume you.”

“It has not.”

“No? Then how have you not seen what is happening to your mate?”

“To Zoey?” He gave her a puzzled look. “I have been taking care of Zoey. Insisting she rest. I know I have been working long hours, but I have been attempting to spend more time with her and Elodie.”

“I know you wish to protect her. I cannot believe I say this, but your mate is one of the strongest females I have ever met. You are treating her as though she is fragile. She is an Empress. She must learn how to be one. You must treat her as one.”

“But I have everything set up, so it is not necessary for her to do anything except look after herself and Elodie.”

“I cannot believe I raised such a foolish boy.”

He stared at her in shock. Foolish boy?

“Zoelle wishes to help you. She does not wish to be coddled and protected.

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