The Nanny and the Alien Warrior by Honey Phillips Bex McLynn

Author:Honey Phillips, Bex McLynn [Honey Phillips, Bex McLynn]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2021-07-03T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

Craxan left the cabin so they could dress, and Joanna found herself staring at the door as it closed behind him. She had come so close to telling him she loved him. But she was scared. Not so much of her own feelings—despite the short time they had been together, she felt closer to him than she had ever felt to another man—but whether he felt the same way.

As easily as he had slipped into the role of mate, and father, he had never said that it was more than a job to him. He had never mentioned a future together. And yes, he was sweet and kind and wonderful, but maybe that was just his nature.

“Help me, Mama,” Tavi demanded, drawing her out of her speculations. She had one arm trapped in the armhole of the black dress Craxan had made for her.

Joanna laughed and went to her assistance.

The white dress looked wonderful on Tavi. The fabric had a faint, iridescent shimmer that brought out the lavender undertones in her daughter’s skin and contrasted beautifully with her deep purple hair. At Tavi’s request, she even braided some of her hair to reveal her small horns. She could almost have been going off to one of Lord K’herr’s formal events, and for a moment guilt gripped her.

She had taken Sultavi away from everything—away from a beautiful home and a promising future and a significant fortune. And away from the monster T’paja who only wants to use her, she reminded herself. She might not be able to provide her daughter with material wealth, but she could give her unlimited love.

“Now you,” Tavi said, twirling around to watch her skirt flare out.

Joanna picked up her own dress. Craxan had already made her two sets of pants and tunics modeled after her nightwear. They were practical and surprisingly comfortable, but they were far from glamorous. But this dress is the epitome of glamor, she thought as she ran her fingers over the shimmering gold fabric that reminded her of heavy satin.

The silky cloth even smelled wonderful, and it took her a moment to realize that it was because it smelled like Craxan. She took a deep breath and sighed happily, then ducked into the bathroom for a quick wash before pulling the dress over her head.

The design was simple, a straight fall of cloth from her shoulders to her ankles, but he had managed to drape the neckline into a flattering cowl and the matching ribbon that tied beneath her breasts accentuated her curvy figure.

“You look beautiful, Mama,” Tavi said, her eyes wide. “Like a princess.”

“You’re the princess, sweetheart.”

“We’ll both be princesses! Right, Papa?” Her daughter turned to address Craxan as he entered. “Don’t we look nice?”

“Very nice,” he agreed as he bent down to pick her up. She curled her tiny arm around his neck and smiled triumphantly.

“Perhaps too nice,” he added, and Joanna saw his eyes were focused on the subtle swell of breasts at the neckline of her dress. She knew that heated look all too well, and her nipples tightened against the cool silk.

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