Luna (Cosmic Bonds) by Mira Kane

Author:Mira Kane [Kane, Mira]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-08-17T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 18

Luna

Nausea clenched my stomach, and my skin was clammy with sweat.

For the last two weeks my mornings had been horrifyingly predictable. Morning sickness, followed by afternoon sickness. Evenings were when I was able to eat, mostly what Halos, Quinn, or Colton fed me.

Colton and Quinn had been perfect. I’d expected them to get tired of my symptoms, but they just made a cuddle pile on the couch. They brought me blankets, flowers, more gardening supplies than I needed, candles, pillows, more blankets, candy, and more pillows until I had a large couch nest. I worked in the morning when I could, but mostly I curled up next to my not-pack and tried not to throw up.

We binge watched a lot of shows, taking turns choosing what to watch, and I napped. So many naps.

Some afternoons I felt better, and we went out together to do some sightseeing. I took them to the beach, Halos took us to several great restaurants, and we also went to the Half Moon Nursery. We went on day trips to see the redwoods and visit some National Parks.

I showed them Cosmic Bonds and introduced them to my family. I showed them the crystal room and Stella guided them through picking out their first crystals. I showed them the grounds, the cabins where packs could come and relax, the lodge we scheduled corporate retreats.

We visited the steam baths, and Colton coaxed out of me the stories of my childhood spent with my older sisters and cousins, and the loss of my parents, aunt and uncle when I was only ten.

Quinn spouted information off about each place we visited, letting me see it with new eyes, and Colton scowled at anyone who drifted too close. Halos kept everyone happy and calm.

It was so easy —too easy —to exist with the three of them.

I wobbled my way to the couch, still feeling unbalanced from the nausea, and Halos tucked a blanket around me. He waited for me to settle and then handed me a cup of tea and a slice of peanut butter toast.

“Colton and Quinn are on their way. Do you want them to bring anything over?”

I shook my head. I nibbled at the toast. “I want to go over to the resort today. I need to finish planning out the fall beds.”

Halos made a face. “Half Moon Nursery is getting a big shipment today.”

“I’ll be okay by myself,” I said, even though I didn’t want to leave his side.

Halos grumbled, turning on Garden Hunters. “I don’t like leaving you. Take Colton and Quinn.”

It was my turn to grumble. “They’ll be bored.”

They’d shown nothing but polite interest in gardening, but me wandering around a field for hours wouldn’t keep Quinn’s mind active or Colton’s interest.

Halos went about setting up my nest around me, adding and taking away pillows, bringing me water as well as cookies.

I waved my hand at him. “Snuggle me if you’re leaving soon.”

Halos protested, “I can stay here. It’s just—”

“No.” I shook my head.

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