My Chameleon Loves [Galactic Nuptials 2] (Siren Publishing Ménage Amour) by Missy Martine Read Free Book Online

beautiful and peaceful.” A loud laugh from Rich had her glancing back at the men. “At least it could be peaceful.”
    “Do not let them worry you, flower.” Zin ran his thumb back and forth over her palm. “We’ll make sure they stay away from you. I give you my solemn promise.”
    Jeni stopped and looked up as a cooler wave of air slid across her skin. Large billowy clouds passed over the fading suns. “Does the temperature really drop to near freezing at night?”
    Kernz kissed her wrist. “Yes, but it’s gradual, and the coldest is just about dawn. It’s perfectly safe to be outside after dark.”
    “Look, Jeni.” Zin pointed across the field. “You can see our home from here.”
    She could see a traditional ranch house in the fading light. A large barn rose majestically against the night sky while white fences enclosed empty pastures. “Where are all the animals and the crops?”
    Kernz shrugged. “We’ve only just begun living here. We haven’t had time to import any animals or plant anything. It’s rather late in the season so we’re probably just going to get settled in this year and plan out everything in detail for next season.”
    “But I thought your friends came from Arridia to help with your harvest.”
    Kernz looked over at Zin and then back at Jeni. He licked his lips and then smiled. “They are going to help with the harvest, the same as us. We’re going to help Andon, Tarik, and Caleigh bring in their paladda. That way they’ll be willing to help us next year.”
    “Huh.” Jeni frowned and then shrugged. They don’t seem to be too worried, so I guess I won’t worry either. She followed them across the field. As they neared the house, she could hear birds fluttering in the trees and the howl of something that sounded like a wolf. The air near the barn was musty, heavy with the smell of rotting compost.
    Zin urged her toward the house. “There will be plenty of time for a tour of the place tomorrow. Why don’t I show you to your room and you can take a nice, long soak in the tub and have an early night?”
    Jeni groaned and stretched. “That’s the best thing I’ve heard in over a week.”
    Zin rubbed the back of her neck and turned to Kernz. “Show the others to the guest cottage out back. They can share it since it has multiple bedrooms. Remind Rmantk that the couch also makes a full bed.”
    Kernz nodded and gave Jeni a kiss on the cheek. “Sleep well, love. I’ll see you in the morning when you wake.”
    Jeni watched him walk away and then followed Zin into the house. He rushed her through a darkened living room, down a narrow hall and into a bedroom. He moved away and touched the base of a lamp on the table by the bed. “These will turn on or off with the touch of your hand.” He glanced around the room. “Is this okay for you?”
    Jeni studied the room. A large bed took up the biggest area of the floor. The suns had set outside, leaving the small table lamp to cast eerie shadows over the heavy furniture. A pale-green, fuzzy blanket covered the large bed while dozens of colorful decorative pillows were placed near the top against the wall. There was no headboard or footboard. Lace curtains covered the small windows letting in the soft glow of the early moonlight. The smell of clean linens was strong but pleasant. “It’s lovely.”
    Zin opened one of the two closed doors on the far wall. “This is your bathroom.”
    She walked over and glanced inside. A large mirror was the first thing she saw, surrounded by a sparkling, shiny chrome frame. Bright yellow fluffy rugs lay scattered around the floor. On one side of the room was a large walk-in shower, colorful bath towels hanging on a rod outside the door. Across, on the other side, the largest, deepest tub she’d ever seen.
    He walked over and turned on the water and then pointed to a collection of small spouts on the wall beside the tub. “Here are some different scented soaps for you to use. Nothing is harmful so