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and about how the warrior guardsmen had died.
So you see, he finished up by saying, I feared for your safety.
Tis common knowledge that predators do not exist on Joo, leastways no
predators I ve heard tell of. He shrugged his shoulders dismissively, but
Giselle realized the gesture wasn t as casual as he d intended it to be.
They d never say the words aloud, she knew, but these two brothers loved each
other. Twould be passing easy to be ambushed unawares on a planet where the
fiercest known animal is thejee-jee bug.
Rem had to grin at that. Giselle, however, was growing more upset
by the second. She had a feeling that...oh god. Kil?
Aye?
This...creature... Her tongue darted out to wet her parched
lips. Is it? Is it...? She sighed, her worried eyes meeting his.
Aye, Kil said softly.
Rem took a deep breath. Twas what I almost became, he admitted
aloud, surprising Kil.
I didn t realize you had knowledge of your...devolution. His
head cocked as he studied his brother s visage. The Chief Priestess assures
me that the joining did much to cure you. He pinned Giselle with his gaze.
If you have a care for my brother you will do as the most revered mystic
amongst us advises and milk his rod as often as tis possible.
Giselle felt her cheeks pinken at his bluntness. Of course.
Kil nodded, pleased by her quick reply.
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What else did Ari say? Rem asked, wanting to know the whole of
it.
Kil found his first smile as he clapped his brother on the back.
If yournee ka milks your rod often then you will be completely cured in a few
short Yessat years.
Giselle shook her head and sighed. She should have known the cure
would be a sexual one. She shifted her gaze to the babies at her breasts.
Rem let out a breath of relief. Thank the goddess.
Aye. Kil nodded. Oh she also advises you to steer Giselle clear
of consummation feasts until the predator has been totally submerged.
Rem s jaw clenched. I agree, he ground out, the idea of her
being touched by another warrior too unsettling to contemplate, and tis one
of the reasons I joined mynee ka to me without
The sound of dischargingzykifs outside of the tent brought Rem and
Kil to immediate attention.
What is it? Giselle asked worriedly, her green eyes rounding
with trepidation as her head shot up. Why are they firing?
Death s face appeared in the tent a moment later. He looked over
to the two Kings as he bade Yoli with a gesture to go inside. It s out
there, he rumbled, his face uncharacteristically blanched. And it s already
killed two of your hunters, my friend.
Kil s nostrils flared. By the sands! he swore. Readying his
weapon, he inclined his head to Rem. Tis best if you remain behind to guard
the wenches andpanis .
Rem was already taking up a position by the door, his weapon
prepared to detonate. Aye, he agreed. I will seal the tent when you take
your leave. He hesitated for a brief moment. But be careful, aye?
Kil realized his brother thought him too battle-hungry as it was.
Unfortunately, he conceded, twas naught but the truth. Aye, he said softly.
And then he was gone, Death fast on his heels.
Wide-eyed, Giselle clutched the babies a bit tighter. She was
quiet for a moment, but could only stand the suspense for so long. She needed
a question answered.
After exchanging a worried look with Yoli, Giselle glanced toward Rem. Is a
devolved creature that powerful? she whispered to her husband s back.
He stilled. She saw his muscles clench. Aye, he murmured.
* * * * *
Rem kissed his wee hatchlings atop their fluffy golden heads, then
bent his neck to sip from hisnee ka s lips. Do not look so troubled, my love.
I know in my hearts that Death and my brother need me. But Iwill come back to
you.
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Giselle closed her eyes briefly as she dragged in a breath. But
what if the creature comes here and hurts the babies while
Nay. Rem shook his head. When I seal the tent, tis impossible
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