Scions of Change by Amy DuBoff

Author:Amy DuBoff [DuBoff, Amy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: BDL Press
Published: 2017-06-18T04:00:00+00:00

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Raena took in the morning view of Lake Tiadon from her terrace, reveling in the warm rays of the sun on her back. During her year in TSS Headquarters, she’d missed being out in the fresh air.

“Beautiful morning,” Ryan commented from the doorway.

She looked over her shoulder and smiled at him. “There hasn’t been a cloudy day since we got here. This weather control thing is pretty handy.”

“Nighttime rain when it’s needed and perfect temperatures, I can’t complain.” Ryan smiled back. He approached her and wrapped his arms around her waist from behind; the privacy of a terrace was one of the few outdoor places where they could risk such a clear demonstration of their relationship.

Raena leaned back against him. “It’s still hard to believe that taking care of all this will be our responsibility one day.”

“I know. But seeing the Dainetris estate—tangible proof of what the Priesthood did—it’s made me all the more committed. I still have no idea how to be a dynastic leader, but I want to learn.”

“Me too.” She spun around to face him. “For what it’s worth, I think you already do know how to be a good leader. You’re selfless and kind. Those are the traits you can’t readily teach.”

“I think there’s a little more to it than that.”

“You’ll do great,” she assured him. “And besides, we’re in it together.”

He gazed into her eyes and tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear. “How did I get so lucky to have you as a partner?”

“I was just wondering the same thing.” She paused. “Too sappy?”

“Not for me.” Ryan drew her to him for a kiss.

Raena savored the contact, thankful to be close to her favorite person.

When their lips finally parted, she placed her head on his chest. “We might feel unprepared, but like it or not, we’re about to help lead a revolution.”

“Yeah, that makes me feel way better.”

She smiled up at him. “Oh, come on. You have to admit, that’s a pretty cool claim to be able to make.”

“All right, maybe a little,” he conceded with a grin.

“Speaking of which, we should probably get ready to sit in on that SiNavTech board meeting. We’ve gots learnin’s to do.”

Ryan chuckled. “I dare you to talk like that in front of the board.”

“You jest, but now I’ll have to.”

He shook his head. “I still can’t always tell when you’re joking.”

“Good, that’ll keep things interesting.” She gave him another quick kiss. “Now come on—we have some conspiring to do.”

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