Varro’s Human Bride: Tarrkuan Masters, Book Two by Lyndon Sue

Author:Lyndon, Sue [Lyndon, Sue]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Sweet Savage Press
Published: 2019-07-29T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 10

“Are you nervous?” Varro approached Caylee from behind and wrapped his arms around her as she checked her appearance in the bathroom mirror.

“Yes,” she admitted, “but I’m also excited. I hope I can remember all their names. You have a large family, Xerr.”

He leaned around her, pressing a kiss to her cheek and inhaling the scent of her floral shampoo.

Three days had passed since Caylee had become his wife and now the time had finally come for him to introduce her to his parents, brothers, sisters-in-law, and nephews and nieces. His entire family had agreed to gather at his parents’ home for a feast in celebration of their new marriage. He hoped all his family members behaved themselves, particularly his father.

“You look perfect, little human. Now come, we mustn’t be late.”

He led her downstairs and out into the cool evening air. The sun was setting in the west, an immense orange glow on the horizon. The sound of nighttime insects was already thick in the air and combined with the music that was spilling out of his parents’ home. The wide front door slid open upon their arrival and he ushered his mate into the formal sitting room where his entire family was already gathered.

Keeping an arm wrapped around Caylee, he leaned in to whisper in her ear. “I won’t leave you alone tonight. Not for a moment. I promise.”

“Thank you, Xerr,” she replied, gratitude evident in her voice.

Varro’s parents approached them first, his father in the lead as his mother trailed behind. To his annoyance, his father looked at Caylee as if she were a worker in one of their mines, appraising her to see what she might bring to the family. His mother, bless her, shot Caylee a warm smile as she came to stand next to his father.

“Father and Mother, I would like to introduce you to my wife, Caylee.” Varro squeezed her hand ever so gently, hoping to bring her reassurance. He would not blame her for feeling a bit overwhelmed in this moment. His father had a habit of intimidating even the fiercest Tarrkuans.

“Caylee,” he continued, “I would like to introduce you to my parents, Araggos and Shannis.”

“I am so very pleased to meet you both.” Then, to Varro’s shock, she released his hand, stepped forward, and embraced his father as if he were a long-lost comrade. The look of surprise on his father’s face almost made Varro chuckle. Araggos was a hardened soul who didn’t hug anyone, not even his grandchildren. Varro stared at the scene, deciding not to interrupt. He’d thought humans usually shook hands when greeting one another, but perhaps when they were greeting family members, they hugged instead. He made a note to ask Caylee about it later.

“I am pleased to meet you, Caylee,” Araggos finally replied in a stiff tone. He lifted one arm and patted Caylee’s back twice, a gesture that left Varro further bemused. His father hadn’t exactly returned her hug, but he hadn’t spurned it either. A glance around the room showed everyone was watching in stunned silence.

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