by Viola Grace
A crowd was swarming around the station where Nala’s housing was under guard. Folks asked the AI questions and she answered them all. She contained all of the records of the original Oefric and those who offered a genetic sample could find out the name and origin of their ultimate ancestor.
It had brought the entire city in in the last week and they had had to schedule appointments after that.
“Barial is lovely and so big.” Gwen’s admiration was evident.
“Do me a favour?”
“Sure.”
“Mention that to Ailan and Eckhar. They want me to have another baby right away. They are addicted to the idea of spawning a dynasty.” Laughing, she rocked Barial and stroked her downy cheek.
“Why should I mention it?”
“Because they were there when she was born and I couldn’t block the pain. Just a little reminder of her size will make them a little less eager for an immediate rerun.”
Gwen laughed. “Will do. Don’t you want more?”
“Of course, but I want a year between them. She deserves my undivided attention for a while.” Razi made a face at her daughter, loving the way her nose crinkled when she smiled.
They talked and enjoyed the Oefric who lined up for genetic identification.
When Razi spotted Etien in line, she started laughing and Gwen groaned. “I can’t believe he is doing that.”
“Don’t be surprised. As much as they hate what she did, Ailan and Eckhar were the first testers with Nala. Learning where you came from is important.”
Gwen put her arm around Razi and grinned, “And knowing your future when you see it is essential.”
Watching Ailan and Eckhar walk Etien through the process made Razi smile. She hadn’t recognized her future when it first appeared, but now, she couldn’t see anything else.
Author’s Note
Hello, back to the Oefric…again. I just love multi-shifters. Razi and her men were a little bit of fun. They were normal men with normal jobs and when push came to shove, they ran to the rescue.
Gwen and Etien were first seen in Enforce and they haven’t had a moment’s rest since.
Thank you for joining my Terrans,
Viola Grace
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About the Author
Viola Grace was born in Manitoba, Canada where she still resides today. She really likes it there. She has no pets and can barely keep sea monkeys alive for a reasonable amount of time. Her line of day job tends to be analytical which leaves her mind hopping to weave stories. No co-worker is safe from her character analysis. In keeping with busy hands are happy hands, her hobbies have included cross-stitch, needlepoint, quilting, costuming, cake decorating, baking, cooking, metal work, beading, sculpting, painting, doll making, henna tattoos, chain mail, and a few others that have been forgotten. It is quite often that these hobbies make their way into her tales.
Viola’s fetishes include boots and corsetry, and her greatest weakness is her uncontrollable blush. Her writing actively pursues the Happily Ever After that so rarely occurs in nature. It is an admirable thing and something that we should all strive for. To find one that we truly like, as well as love.