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“Please tell me of this discovery.”

“No, I wish to speak with the prince directly. Let him know that Commander Haax is requesting his attention.”

There is quiet and whispering on the other end of the line before another voice speaks up. “I beg your pardon, sir. We did not realize you were the one contacting the prince. We shall get him right away.”

More silence hangs between us. I stand and watch my mate love on the small creature that’s now in her lap. It’s so tiny, and I have to wonder where its mother is. Something must have happened. I can’t imagine it would leave its young out here without protection.

A few minutes later, the prince's voice comes across the comm. “Haax… I heard it was urgent. What news have you?”

“My mate has found what she calls a pegasus. Much like a unicorn, but the thing has wings.”

A gasp comes across the comm. “I must see a picture. I’ve only heard of such beings.”

I flick the button on my comm that allows a hologram to pop up and point it at the pegasus. The prince’s mouth falls open as his gaze locks on the creature sitting with Esme. A blush crawls up Esme’s cheeks, and she looks away, almost embarrassed. “Well, I’ll be, Haax. This is marvelous news. You must bring it to the palace.”

“Please don’t.” Esme speaks up before realizing who she is speaking to. “I’m sorry, sir. I mean, Your Highness. I’m honestly not sure what to call you… Your Grace? Can I please keep the pegasus? It’s so small, and I believe Haax’s unicorn may be the perfect stand in mom. I know you probably have more qualified horses at your royal stables, but, please, let it stay with us.” Her grip on the creature tightens lightly, but the small horse doesn’t seem to mind. At this point, it’s fallen asleep and is starting to snore.

My eyes find the prince, and I watch as he mulls the idea over in his head. “Let her keep it, my sweet. We can go and visit.” I hear the voice of his mate behind him and am instantly at ease. If she is asking for this, he will agree. He always does when it comes to his very pregnant mate. He’s learning it is a bad idea to do anything that will piss her off or make her cry.

I am eager to see how Esme acts with me once she is with child.

“It’s settled. We shall visit the little one tomorrow. Please keep us updated as to the status and let us know if anything is needed.”

“Thank you, Mr. Prince, sir.”

“You may call me Axxon as your mate does, Esme. I had wished to meet you in person, but, regardless, it is nice to meet you now. I am sure your mate will bring you around to the palace soon, once there is less lust in those veins of his.” He chuckles, and I want to punch him in the smug face. Bastard.

Chapter 22

Esme

It’s been a few months since arriving on Grekaria and finding the pegasus, now named Sophie. It’s definitely a little girl, which is exciting. She’s growing day by day with Haax’s unicorn, now named Dakota, by her side. Sophie hasn’t started flying yet, but we hope she will any day now. Although a part of that thought scares me. Will she fly away and not return? Will she get lost?

I can’t think about it too much. One day, our little Sophie will grow up. She’ll learn to fly, and all I can hope is that she decides to stay here with us.

I make my way out to the stables and whistle. Dakota comes running and whinnies when I come into view, but Sophie is nowhere to be seen. “Where’s your baby?” I ask Dakota softly.

She snorts, and it's at this moment I wish I could read her mind. A few seconds later, another tiny voice joins the noises of the jungle around us. Sophie comes out from the trees, the same ones her adopted mother did just a few minutes ago, but she’s flying, not galloping.

“Aww, baby. You’re flying. Look at you go!” She zips around me and then lands as if it's second nature before running up to me and rubbing her face against me. I’ve learned that this is how she shows me affection, and I soak it up.

“Baby Sophie is flying, I see.” I never hear Haax walk up behind me, and I startle at his voice briefly before melting into his touch.

“Isn’t she precious?” I sigh wistfully.

“She is, my mate.” I look over my shoulder, and he’s giving me that smile he always does. Haax really stepped up once we took on this baby pegasus. He had not the first clue on how to handle it, but, little by little, he figured it out. Seeing him with Sophie makes me wonder how he will be with our own children. I rub my still flat belly.

In addition to caring for the new bundle of joy named Sophie, we’ve also been fucking like rabbits. We’ve christened every single inch of the house he built for us; the kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, theater room, and game room. Hell, we've even had some backyard and pool sex.

The idea of getting caught really turns me on. Being mated to the Commander of the Flighten certainly has its drawbacks. He’s gone more than I thought he would be, but I have company.

Traxx brought his mate, Rhea, back to Grekaria about a week ago, and they have a house right down the road. She is full with child; her belly wide from the life she’s growing inside it. The prince’s mate is soon to deliver. Soon there will be children running around Grekaria. A scene no one has witnessed in a few years.

“You ready to finally visit the cave?” He asks me, one hand placed gently on my back. He’s got a bag packed already.

I look down at the comm on my wrist, realizing I know exactly what time it is. For weeks, I’ve been trying to memorize the time differences and codes here. “Vegas is supposed to be here in two hours.”

“We will be here when he arrives. I just need some alone time with you.”

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