Both she and Tabby had been given a second chance. Taylor was determined not to waste it on any man.
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Three days later the ship landed on Zaron. The planet was lush with thick, dark purple grasses that almost looked black and fields of blue flowers. Giant butterflies the size of Frisbees glided through the perfumed air, the flap of their iridescent wings creating a gentle breeze. Two large moons glowed orange against a light green sky. In the distance, Tabby could see the beginnings of a forest buffered by a jagged mountain range.
She was surprised to find so many human women on the planet. Didn’t the Phantoms have women of their own? Or had they been interbreeding with Earth for centuries and no one was the wiser?
The way Linx had spoken Tabby thought that she and Taylor would be the only ones. She was glad that wasn’t the case, but it would take time to adjust to her knew surroundings. The planet’s colors and buildings were alien. Though odd, they seemed to blend together giving the place a rare coherence.
“Better get used to it. This is home now,” she muttered under her breath.
“It grows on you.” Linx gave her an understanding smile. “I will show you the beauty of this planet. In time, you’ll find it as remarkable as your own.”
She already did, but that didn’t stop her from missing Earth. Tabby glanced around at the kaleidoscope of colors, determined to make the best of it. She hoped her twin did the same. "What’s going to happen with Taylor?" she asked.
Linx looked at her. "I will get her as soon as you're settled."
He escorted her to a complex that resembled a giant palace. There were wings that jutted off from the main hub. Each wing was filled with hundreds of apartments, but they weren't like any apartments that Tabby had ever seen.
Linx's apartment was more like a penthouse suite from the finest hotels. It was spacious, luxurious and held a bathroom fit for a king.
"This is your home?" Tabby asked in disbelief.
"Do you like it?" His pride was evident, but insecurity shadowed his eyes.
"I love it. It's just so..." She looked around at the grandeur. "Big."
He smiled then. "Plenty of room for a family," he said softly, but she heard him all the same.
Tabby gave him a startled glance, but didn't respond.
Linx walked up behind her and wrapped her in his arms. "Do you want a family?" It was a casual question, but there was nothing casual about the grip he had on her.
"Someday." Tabby had always wanted a family. It's why she'd fought so hard to keep Taylor in her life. They only had each other. She leaned back and realized that was no longer true. "Yes," she said.
His grip on her tightened as he nuzzled her neck. "Would you like to get started now?"
Tabby laughed, but her laughter was cut short as Linx latched onto her earlobe, sucked it between his teeth, and purred. A shiver of desire sped from her ear down her spine, igniting the growing flame inside of her. "I think I can be talked into it."
"No words are necessary for what I have planned," he growled. His sharp teeth grazed the side of her throat. One second he was behind her, the next he stood in front of her. Tabby's whole body tingled. "How did you?"
Before she could finish her question, Linx slid his palms under her butt and lifted her into the air. Their gazes met and held as he carried her into the bedroom. He laid her down gently and kissed her. "Thank you."
Tabby frowned. "For what?"
"For trusting me," he said.
She pulled back and looked at him. "It wasn't that hard. I've always been a cat lover."
Linx sat back and his lips canted. Heat filled his eyes as he crooked a finger, beaconing her closer. "Well then come here, my little Tabby cat and show me what you've got."
Tabby did, and afterwards she'd lay money that the whole palace heard Linx yowl.
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AUTHOR BIO
Jordan Summers has twenty-five published books to her credit. She is a member of Novelist Inc., International Thriller Writers, Horror Writer’s Association, Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, and Romance Writers of America.
www.JordanSummers.com
Table of Contents
PHANTOM WARRIORS: BACCHUS
PHANTOM WARRIORS: ARCTOS
PHANTOM WARRIORS: LINX
AUTHOR BIO
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