Jacie and the Alien Bodyguard (Intergalactic Brides 6) by Jessica Coulter Smith Read Free Book Online Page B

now that he’s concerned about your health and that of your babies then he’s going to try to put as much space between you as possible, all while watching over you. He’s going to be a very frustrated male.”
    “Do whatever you think will work. I appreciate your help.”
    The doctor nodded. “Call me anytime if you have questions or concerns, or just stop by the clinic.”
    “Wait! If things do progress between us, am I allowed to…” Her cheeks flushed. “I mean, what about sex?”
    “As long as you take things slowly and he’s careful, I don’t see a problem. The babies are healthy even though they’re tiny. I’m still waiting on your blood test results. My lab technician has been out and won’t return until the morning. Get some rest, Jacie, and leave Barimere to me.”
    The screen went black and Jacie went back to her chair. The doctor had given her a lot to think about. If Barimere really did feel that protective of her, maybe there was hope for them after all. He was a male she definitely wanted to get her hands on, and the thought of waking up next to him every morning for the rest of her life held great appeal, as long as she could assure herself that they had more going for them than just sex.
    If the doctor wanted to give Barimere tasks to do that might bring them closer, then Jacie would wait and see what happened. But deep down, she knew that even if they didn’t grow closer, Barimere was her best shot at survival on this world. And it wasn’t like she would be completely selfish by becoming his mate, because he clearly was excited about the babies she carried in her womb, even if he tried to hide it. It could be seen as a business arrangement, she supposed, but that seemed so cold and calculated. Definitely not the way she wanted to start this new adventure in her life.
    She rubbed a hand over her belly. “Your mommy has a lot of thinking to do. Some decisions need to be made, even though I’ve pretty much decided Barimere will be your daddy. It doesn’t mean I have to let him in on that secret though.” A smile curved her lips. “No, I think I need to make him work for it a little.”
    Jacie stood and stretched, then went over to the window, looking out over the city. She was being given a wonderful opportunity and had been given a huge gift. It was time to stop being selfish and whiny and do what was best for her children and herself. Any man who wanted children as badly as Barimere had to have a soft side, right? She’d just have to find it.
    The Vid-comm made a weird noise again and she answered another incoming call. Her brother’s face filled the screen and she smiled widely, so happy to see him. But he didn’t look happy. His eyes were haunted and the lines in his face had deepened in the days since she’d last seen him.
    “What’s wrong, Bradley?”
    “I didn’t want to tell you like this, but I wasn’t sure if you were going to come back home. There’s been an accident, Jacie. Mom, Dad, and Sarah… they didn’t make it.”
    Her heart stopped and the world spun for a moment. “Didn’t make it?”
    “They’d gone shopping together. Sarah’s boyfriend finally proposed and Dad drove them two towns over to that special bridal shop that just opened. On the way home, they were hit by a drunk driver. He crossed the center line and hit our parents head on.” Bradley’s voice caught and a sheen of tears made his eyes glisten. “The police said everyone died on impact, that it was quick. I know you have a lot going on, Jacie, but I thought you’d want to know.”
    Jacie wrapped her arms around her middle and started sobbing. Her brother apologized again and then the screen went dark. Curling up in the chair, Jacie sobbed until her throat ached and she didn’t have another tear to shed. Closing her eyes, she drifted to sleep.

Chapter Five
     
    Barimere scowled at the council members gathered around the table. “What exactly do you mean I need to claim her? I’m her