The Men of Anderas I: Jardan, the King by Johnson C.J

Author:Johnson, C.J. [Johnson, C.J.]
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Publisher: New Concepts Publishing
Published: 2014-09-13T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fifteen

“JarDan!”

Dak’s impatient voice shattered JarDan’s lingering memories of his night with his delightful mate. This was one of those rare days when he wished he were just an ordinary man. As an ordinary man, he would still be snuggled close to the warmth of Melodie’s satin skin, waking her with slow kisses and husky whispers of pleasure to come.

“By the Ancients,” Dak growled, “are you going to listen to this message or not!”

Forcing his thoughts away from his last vision of Melodie -- asleep, her magnificent hair spread across his bed in a wild blanket of midnight -- he turned to face his father and Dak. The older man was trying desperately to control his laughter while Dak’s face was dark with undisguised frustration and a hint of humor.

“Read the message again, Dak. I’ll try to pay proper attention this time.”

“For weeks you walked around in a fog because your mate wouldn’t let you in her bed.” Dak continued to pace and shake his head at the mysteries of marriage. “The grin on you face this morning announced to the entire castle that you have truly mated and you still can’t think of anything except Melodie.

“If a female ever puts me in such a predicament, I pray that one of you will run your sword through my heart! My bonding will be for producing an heir only -- and I’m in no hurry for that.”

“The note?” JarDan didn’t want to hear Dak rant and rave about the status of married life. He knew that anything he said to his foster brother would sound patronizing. By temperament, Dak was his opposite -- quick to anger and slow to give his trust and loyalty. When Dak found his heart-mate, it would border on the cataclysmic because Dak never did anything by half measures.

Zeth handed him the message received earlier at the communication center. He scanned its contents while Dak found a seat beside the crowded desk in the king’s study.

Possible nursery detection! Situation monitored but I can’t be positive. Will let you know as soon as possible.

“Were there any earlier messages from Logan? Anything that hinted at a possible problem?” The message was urgent, and JarDan couldn’t imagine why Logan Taylor would wait so long to report the problem. Even the possibility of detection could mean his death.

“No,” Zeth answered, “this is the first message with more than the usual monthly check-in sequence. There is no reason to doubt Logan’s concern on this matter. If a collection station has been discovered, we have no choice but to send a recovery unit immediately and try to avoid contact with the Earthlings.”

The king pinned JarDan with his steady gaze. “Your bonding with Melodie may be the answer.”

“What does Melodie have to do with any of this?” JarDan didn’t like the direction of this conversation.

“Dak made a valid point while we waited for you to join us this morning. He asked what I thought Melodie would do in the same situation.”

JarDan shot Dak a dark frown.

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