Miners of Djaromir: K'hor by Leora Gonzales

Author:Leora Gonzales [Gonzales, Leora]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-09-16T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter Twelve

K’hor knew the men with whom he ruled Djaromir were fair, honest, and loyal. The trio were as close as brothers to K’hor despite the distance that separated their cities.

This fact alone kept him from punching both Sparx and Matrix for flashing their smiles at his mate. K’hor knew it was unreasonable, but even seeing another male look at his female made him bristle.

He didn’t even want them looking at Juniper much less smiling at her. A piece of him worried others would see her for the treasure she was and try to steal her away. K’hor knew this was an idiotic concern, yet he couldn’t control the possessiveness.

Juniper was his and his alone, and he would never allow another to tempt her away.

“K’hor?”

Hearing his name brought his attention back to the man talking. “I apologize, Matrix. My mind is elsewhere.”

“I imagine it is.” Matrix shot a knowing glance at Juniper cuddled into K’hor’s side. “I asked how many brides were rescued.”

“Twenty-seven.” K’hor held Juniper’s hand as they fell into step, leading the parade of men further into the tunnels.

“Twenty-seven possible mates—” Sparx repeated softly, his voice filled with the hope that K’hor himself had also felt at the possibility of so many females available to them.

“Twenty-six.” Juniper’s interruption confused him until he realized she was taking herself out of the equation.

K’hor couldn’t stop himself from puffing up a bit as she acknowledged his claim. He would never tire of hearing her agree that she belonged to him. “When we left, my men were speaking to the women in the dining hall to see if there may have been any more matches among them.”

“How many men have had access to the women so far?” Sparx gave the men behind him a withering look when they began to protest at K’hor’s words.

“I have ordered the men to visit and speak to the women in groups of fifty.” K’hor cast a sidelong glance at Matrix as he increased his pace. “My mate cannot keep up if we continue at this pace.”

“I apologize, Juniper.” Matrix immediately slowed and gave her an acknowledging nod. “I am just anxious to see if my mate is among the others.”

“Same,” Sparx added gruffly as he slowed his steps as well.

“I understand.” When she shivered and pulled the cloak up a bit, K’hor watched her worriedly.

“Here, Tiny.” Holding open his own cloak, K’hor tucked her under one of his arms. Although he could admire her form outlined by her thin clothing, the cold was not so admiring. She was practically shaking despite the warm haven his cloak and body offered. “I will have furs commissioned for you just as soon as possible.”

“I’m fine,” Juniper argued even as she burrowed closer. Her face turned into him as she followed his lead. “God, you smell good.”

K’hor let a wide grin spread across his face before catching the envious glances the others were shooting him.

“She truly feels the pull?” Matrix asked in a whisper, his voice full of doubt. “She’s craving your musk?”

K’hor glanced down to where Juniper had her nose buried in his tunic.

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