by Megan Derr
"I see," Sean said, heartbeat kicking up. "So someday the Draconis may be able to argue for their survival in front of the Star Assembly."
Mendel nodded, and replied, "Not just someday—someday soon. Bikendi sent me word this morning that the IG has announced that there is to be a formal trial in one term, date still to be determined. We have one term to prove that the Draconis deserve to live. Apparently whoever is paying Bikendi has several other people on his payroll, and we are on course to put up quite a fight. He is going to tell us more about it when we arrive, as he dares not let information leak."
Shaking his head in amusement, Sean said, "I've been distracted, missing all these conversations with Bikendi you've had behind my back."
"You've been worried about your mom, and otherwise, yes, I have been trying very hard to keep you distracted," Mendel said, voice taking on a husky note.
"Alas, more distractions will have to wait." He shuddered at the idea of having sex while his mother was on board. To judge by Mendel's grimace, he agreed wholeheartedly. "Guess you'd better tell me more about what we're going to be doing for the next term. I hope—I hope we can do this."
Mendel seemed to understand what he meant and shrugged. "I don't see why we can't and let us face it—we have no choice. But we've done well enough this far, and now we're not both working against the best thing to ever happen to us." He smiled and grasped Sean's wrist, tugging him until Sean fell into his lap. He wrapped his arms around Sean's waist and kissed him softly. "We'll be fine, and knowing Bikendi, we'll be too busy to attract trouble."
Sean nodded and took another kiss, as the Brilliant steadily headed toward their new home.
Fin
About the Author
Megan is a long time resident of LGBTQ fiction, and keeps herself busy reading, writing, and publishing it. She is often accused of fluff and nonsense. When she’s not involved in writing, she likes to cook, harass her wife and cats, or watch movies. She loves to hear from readers and can be found all over the internet.
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