Ascension Saga Book 8 by Grace Goodwin

Author:Grace Goodwin [Goodwin, Grace]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-01-10T05:00:00+00:00

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Nix

I heard heavy footfalls outside the door, the murmur of deep voices. My comms unit beeped quietly from my clothes across the room. When I ignored it, a quiet knock sounded on the door. I knew it was Captain Turaya. Perhaps Trinity or Leo had sent him. Had there been a change in plans? New intelligence that would require my mate’s input or mine?

We were locked in a life and death struggle for control of this planet. My home. And though Destiny’s blood was half human, she belonged here. With me. With the people of Alera. She and her sisters gave the planet stability and hope for a better future. The past three decades of war and political upheaval would come to an end. Either the queen would be found, or she would not. But Trinity was here. Faith. Destiny.

My mate was important to the people. But to no one more so than to me. She was my world now, and I would die or kill to protect her. Without thought or regret.

Mine.

Looking down, I stared at the top of her head. She was sprawled on top of me, her cheek pressing into my chest, one of her legs thrown over mine. A mate blanket.

A sleeping mate. This was a rest of someone finally rid of their Ardor, her body exhausted and recovering, using the energy I had provided to grow strong again. The knowledge that it was my touch that healed her, my seed and my life force making her strong, filled me with a satisfaction so intense I nearly choked on it. I stroked her silky hair, and she murmured something unintelligible, nuzzling me with her lips, kissing my chest—even in her sleep. I marveled at the color of the strands as they slipped through my fingers. A deep purple, as bold as she was.

Another knock, a bit louder this time. Damn it all.

I glanced down at my mate. She hadn’t moved at the sound. She was out and it didn’t appear that she would wake any time soon. I didn’t want to leave the bed, for it was quiet, she was also quiet, and I marveled at the feel of her in my arms.

“One minute,” I answered so that whoever was on the other side of our door would hear me. Destiny rolled over in protest when I pulled away, one eye peeking up at me.

“Where are you going?”

“Go back to sleep. Someone’s at the door.”

“Tell them to go away and get back in bed.”

I grinned. That was my demanding little mate. “Yes, Princess.”

She snuggled back under the covers and closed her eyes, asleep in seconds. I stared, amazed that this female was really mine. It seemed impossible. A miracle. A blessing from the goddess I would do anything to protect.

I knew my mate wasn’t safe. Even now, someone plotted to murder her and her sisters. The loss of any member of her family would cause Destiny great pain and could not be allowed.

This secret meeting we’d spoken of was no accident.

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