Seriana Found
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She could only stare at him in wonder. As Rover Blue’s Second, Abjon had commanded most of the System’s underworld, a position of authority prized by everyone she knew. “You gave up all that power, all that prestige for me?”
“For us,” he corrected and kissed her. “I’ve always known how you felt about my lifestyle. And honestly, it wasn’t something I ever really wanted either. I was pushed into it at an early age as a means of survival.” He grimaced. “But that’s behind me now. The more I knew about you, the more I grew to love you. I want the same things you want, Seriana.”
Her eyes welled.
Her father cleared his throat. “Well, go on girl. Tell him you love him and you’ll be marrying. And maybe I’ll give some thought to handing over the reins, too. I’m getting older, and I definitely want to see some grandchildren before I go.”
“Don’t push, Rover.” Abjon glared her father into silence before returning a bright-eyed gaze her way. “I built that house on Fidei for you, love. And I’ve seen how much you enjoy working in that cookery at the Colassa. Be with me and you can have anything your heart desires.”
She had eyes only for Abjon, for the man who had done so much to be with her, aware of the unfettered joy filling her soul.
“I only want you, Abjon Afier. I love you, and I would be happy— no, honoured—to join you in Lifebond.”
He blinked, surprised. “Lifebond is a Ragga concept, Seriana.” He glanced at Rover and leaned closer to whisper, “That means taking another Ragga’s seed into your body, in addition to mine, at the time of conception. The only way to ensure the birth of a Ragga child.” He leaned back and cleared his throat. “But I would be happy to have you any way. We could make children, non Raggas, the traditional way as well.”
“I know,” she said with a sly grin. “I studied everything I could get my hands on about the Ragga culture the day after I met you.”
He grinned, his eyes alight with an inner fire. “You did, eh?”
“I did. But our bonding wouldn’t be complete without a true Ragga ceremony. After all, I can’t birth little Ragga boys without the Lifebond.”
His eyes took on a suspiciously wet sheen, and he hugged her. “I love you so much, Seriana.”
“And I love you,” she said between tears.
They jolted when her father closed his arms around them. “And I love both of you,” he said in a thick voice. “Imagine. My brains, Abjon’s brawn, and your looks, Seriana. We’ll rule the entire System in no time at all!”
“No son of mine will be involved in anything illegal,” she warned with a laugh.
“Of course not,” her father agreed, a twinkle in his eyes. “I was talking about your daughter.”
About the Author
Marie Harte is an avid reader who loves all things paranormal and futuristic. Reading romances since she was twelve, she fell in love with the warmth of first passion and knew writing was her calling. Two decades later, the Marine Corps, a foray through Information Technology, a husband and four kids, and her dream has finally come true. Marie lives in Georgia with her family and loves hearing from readers.
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