An Unfortunate Heir by Viola Grace

Author:Viola Grace [Grace, Viola]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Adult, Science fiction, Space Opera, Romance
ISBN: 9781987969955
Publisher: Viola Grace
Published: 2020-02-12T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter Seven

“How can you have a house in the national forest?”

Isomber smiled, took her request for tea, and left them alone.

“It isn’t the national forest. I know that the government is advertising it as such, but it is privately owned.”

“By whom?”

“Me. I have the deed and all the clearances. This area was an empty wasteland when I was born, and my family planted the trees based on research into what had been here before the city was built.”

“This is the Akura Forest.”

“My first name is Akura. The forest is named after me.” She smiled. “In full declaration, my name is Akura Shan Dekker. It means the flower that blooms in battle.”

“In Ancient Kaduran?”

“Yes.” She smiled. “Apparently, I punched one of my grandparents in the face on the day I was born. The eyes and hair spurred the rest of the name.”

She was using the most polite translation of her name. Flower of death didn’t sound as nice.

“My parents live on Kadura. My father accepted that they would only ever have the one child, so they taught me to survive in every situation they could come up with. I received gifts when I was born, inherited from every branch of my family, and own corporations on two dozen worlds.” She smiled slightly. “I am ready to start my family, to bear my heir, and if my partner remains with me, perhaps another.”

Zaber blinked and then slowly smiled.

Isomber silently placed a tray on a table nearby. He fixed Shan’s the way she liked it and handed it over.

She took the cup and saucer with a smile and a nod.

Zaber shook his head. “I will serve myself.”

Isomber nodded, and he left, his grey wings snugged tight to his back.

She sipped at the tea and continued. “I am a Zeffer Kaduran. My skin gives off toxins to varying degrees. The odds of me finding a mate are dwindling with every passing year.”

“How old are you?”

His question was bold.

She grinned. “Twenty-eight. Two years younger than Tya. My estimated fertility years span in the decades right now.”

“I am more intrigued by the fact that you are boldly inviting me to be your breeding partner.”

Shan shrugged and sipped her tea. “All we can do is try. If our bodies, our chemistry, and our genetics are compatible, then we might get lucky.”

“I am more than willing to keep trying. That was... memorable.”

She grinned. “I am definitely interested in a rematch. So, what do you need from me?”

“You. I simply need you.” He caressed her cheek.

“Very nice, but be practical. If I had my way, I would be astride you right now, but instead, I opted for tea.” She smiled. “It occupies both hands.”

“You have that kind of self-control?”

“I am on a mission to get Tya safely married. I like her fiancé and distrust his brother. Tomorrow, Tya is coming here for a day of pampering. The rest of the duties will now be distributed through my staff. So, my days are busy and my evenings are free. I can come to you, or you can come to me, but I will leave in the morning.

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