Xihirah by Ciara Lake

Author:Ciara Lake [Lake, Ciara]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Siren-BookStrand, Inc.
Published: 2011-08-18T14:47:57+00:00

Chapter Seven

The rain started again as their transport sped through the jungle. Kael was a remarkable pilot. His gaze covered the panels with ease, fingers moving lightly over the controls. Like he’s making love. The thought drifted in her mind as she watched him navigate back to the Palace. Since they boarded the ship, he had seemed stiff, too quiet. When they reached the edge of the Ziriacan Jungle, the sun came out from behind the tress and clouds. Saleeya could see that it was exceptionally humid. They made the entire trip in comfortable silence. Saleeya paid little attention to anything beyond the male next to her.

Her curiosity pricked when he landed away from the usual landing spot. A quick quirk of his lips kept her questions to herself as he released her seatbelt. He jerked his chair around and his belt flicked back away from his body. Rising swiftly from his pilot chair, he headed for the hatch. At times like this, Saleeya felt shy or leery of him. Although she realized he would not harm her since he liked her well enough. He was so big and powerful she had forgotten how formidable he was. He seemed different when he was at the jungle house, out of uniform and out of his clothes. Now he was behaving differently from the man she had shared amazing intimacy. Kael’s deep voice interrupted her thoughts.

“Saleeya, this is the Palace’s family residence. My mother, sisters, and Mia will be waiting for you inside our common living area.”

Striding with a controlled grace, Kael led her into the Palace’s family wing. She nearly had to run to keep up with him. She really needed to talk with him about patience. Once again, he was in his military leader persona. He was rigid and aloof. As soon as a group of women spotted Kael, squealing voices rose anxiously. They all ran to greet them.

“Oh, Kael she’s lovely,” they squealed in unison. “We’re all so happy for you.”

“Saleeya Braeden, these are our excited sisters.”

It surprised Saleeya that he had given her his surname. “This is Kalista, my twin.” Kael motioned to each as he introduced them to Saleeya. “This is Mariel, my brother Klayvin’s mate. They’re recently mated. My younger sister Kaie, and my youngest sister Kalinda. She’s barely twelve years old. She’s the baby of the family.” Kael allowed Kalinda to hug his side.

“It’s wonderful to meet you all.” Saleeya smiled sincerely. She took Kalista’s hand in hers.

“Hello, I’m Kalinda.” She stepped away from Kael to stand right in front of Saleeya. “I’m not a baby anymore.” She shook her head defiantly. “Mother is about to explode with children younger than me.” Kalinda put her hands on her hips, her eyes sparkling with mirth. “We’ve been so excited to meet you. You’re so pretty.” Kalinda smiled brightly and reached for Saleeya’s hand.

Kalista interrupted, “Kael didn’t tell us enough about you. We’ve been dying to meet the female who captured our most difficult and short-tempered brother. My mate’s certain you must be magical.

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