The Alien King's Desire by A.M. Griffin

Author:A.M. Griffin [Griffin, A.M.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Three Twenty-One, LLC
Published: 2019-12-16T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter Thirteen

“A match with Princess Lu would be beneficial. Her family has many valuable allies with the major shipping companies. That could net us a discount on goods we hope to export off-world.” Imgin tapped his fingers on the conference table to the beat of a familiar musical composition. “Yes, we could benefit greatly with an alliance with her.”

Melis held in his surprise. When he’d first told Imgin of his plan to take an off-worlder as a mate, he’d objected—loudly. He believed in the old ways of doing things and hadn’t wanted to bring an outsider to such a high position in the royal court. While there were off-worlders who lived on Ipakethe within the bu Kumkani Kingdom borders, Imgin didn’t trust them to have Ipakethe as a priority.

If he could convince Imgin of the benefits of an off-world alliance, Melis might have a chance convincing the Kgosis from the other kingdoms.

“Hm,” Hamend studied the holo-pictures projected above the conference table. “I like Bienke for the position of Queen. She’s poised, knowledgeable and her family has wealth—enough to buy their seat on the governing body of the AC-141 XM3 sector. They own the only pleasure planet worth mentioning in this sector.”

Mxolisi chuckled. “Chikondi and I are on the waitlist for a visit. It’s a year-long wait. Maybe if Melis takes her as a mate we can get bumped up.”

“All the females invited have wealth, influence and proper allies. The Kgosi will need to pick someone he’s most compatible with, and who he doesn’t mind spending the rest of his life and having children with.” Themba turned to Melis. “You should have some idea by now, who you wouldn’t mind by your side?”

Melis did have an idea. In fact, he’d had it since first laying eyes on her.

“Kgosi?” Themba asked, when he didn’t respond.

With all eyes on him, Melis cleared his throat and peered at the holo-pictures. Themba was right. He’d chosen each and every one of the females because they could bring to Ipakethe something his planet lacked. He hadn’t chosen any of them for their appearance. Some of them were beautiful and some were plain. Some he found the conversation easy going and invigorating and others he would rather stick swords in his ears than talk to.

“Kgosi?” Themba asked again.

“I haven’t made a final decision yet. I’ll have to cull the group and focus on the candidates I’m leaning towards.” Something he should’ve done well before now, but he’d been procrastinating. Melis reached up and touched Sira’s holo-picture, and as he did a checkmark appeared across her face. “She can stay.”

He repeated the same with Bienke, and Lu. He then looked at Una’s picture. Hers didn’t have a checkmark. She was the reason why he hadn’t done this sooner. When she left Ipakethe, so would Lanta.

While Una was beautiful in her own right, he couldn’t bear to think of spending any more time than necessary with her. She was childish, immature and selfish to the point where it was embarrassing.

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