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as he got a good look at Kadan’s face. “My liege? You don’t have to feel
bad about taking a few more days alone with your mate.”
    “I don’t think
that’s it. Is something wrong, Kadan?” Taitt asked. Even though Kadan was their
king, the three of them were close friends. They had grown up together, and now
Taitt and Braec were two of his top advisors.
    Kadan sighed as
he ran a hand through his hair. “My mate is still in heat.”
    Taitt and Braec
both gasped.
    “How is that
possible?”
    “We thought you
were taking some extra time to help your mate acclimate to our world. The
mating heat should be gone by now,” Taitt said, worry clear in his voice.
    “It seems as
though the mating heat lasts longer in humans. It began almost instantly after
I gave her the bite, and hasn’t let up yet. My mate is small, and this is hard
on her.” Kadan paused for a moment before saying, “It worries me. Anyone who
mates with a human will have to be informed of this. They need to be made aware
of how to care for their human mate properly.”
    Taitt
straightened to his full height. “We’ll send word to the chieftains that you
would like to speak to them before the humans are taken to their clans. I think
this information needs to come from you in order for them to know what to
expect.”
    “That’s probably
best.”
    Braec nodded. “Don’t
worry about anything but helping your mate. We’ll watch over the kingdom for
you until this is settled.”
    “Do you need
anything?” Taitt asked. “I can ask Denaria and a few of the females to come
bathe your mate or—”
    Offended, Kadan
let out an angry growl. “It is my honor and my duty to care for my mate. I
alone will see to her needs.”
    Braec smirked.
“You must be really tired after five days of…taking care of your mates needs.
If you need any help—”
    His words were
cut off as Kadan’s hand wrapped around his throat.
    Taitt clasped
Kadan on the shoulder. “You know he’s joking, Kadan.”
    “Never joke
about that. No one touches Jordan but me.” Kadan spoke in a low, dangerous tone
that immediately made both males bow their heads in deference.
    “Forgive me, my
liege,” Braec said seriously after Kadan released him. “I should not have
spoken about the queen like that. I’m glad you’ve found your mate, Kadan. You
deserve to be happy.”
    “She is my
light. Just being with her makes me happy, but it is now my job to ensure that
she can be content living here on Vor. She has given up a life on her home
planet, and I plan to see that she never regrets being with me.” Kadan flushed
as he realized how besotted he sounded. Then again, he didn’t really give a
shit since it was all true. Another warrior came down the corridor holding a
large tray of food, and Kadan took it from him. “We will remain in my quarters
until Jordan’s heat is done. See that we aren’t disturbed.”
    The warriors
bowed as Kadan walked back into the bedchamber. He closed the door with his
foot, then looked over at the bed to see Jordan watching him as she sat up. “I
heard voices.”
    “Sorry we woke
you. Are you hungry?” Kadan set the tray on a table beside the bed when she
shook her head. Reaching out, he trailed a finger down her soft cheek, then he
smiled as she nuzzled against his hand. Her bright red hair was mussed from
sleep, and her green eyes were soft and slumberous. Just looking at her made
his cock harden and his heart pound painfully in his chest.
    “Kadan…”
    “Yes, mate?”
    “I woke up while
you were talking to your friends.” Jordan paused before continuing. “Did you
mean what you said out there? That you want me to be happy here?”
    Kadan nodded
slowly. “Of course. I don’t want you to have any regrets, Jordan.”
    “So, I’m not
just some sort of love slave to you?”
    Amusement
flashed through him. “Love slave? That does have an interesting ring to it, but
sadly, no. I’d say I’m more your love slave at the moment. You are