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“Then we will wait.” He leans down and kisses me.

I help Evren move things around until we’re both satisfied with the new setup. He has a few sentimental things from his parents as well that he’s kept through the years, including his dad’s sword and a necklace his dad gave his mom as her mating gift. It’s the first piece of jewelry I’ve seen on Tavikh even though it is nothing more than a simple length of leather with a small colored stone hanging from it.

“You are welcome to wear it if you would like,” Evren tells me, holding it up. “It has been kept in the chest since my nene has been gone, but I think she would have liked my mate to have it.”

I glance up at him and hold it gently in my palm. “Are you sure? I’d hate to accidentally lose it.”

“All will be well.”

Slowly, I turn and hand it back to him so he can put it on me. I sweep my hair over my shoulder and he secures it around my neck. I face him again and finger the beautiful, smooth rock that’s swirled with so many vibrant colors. “I’m honored to wear your nene’s necklace and will keep it safe.”

By now the sun has long since set, and both moons are high in the sky. It’s been an exhausting day and I’m starting to feel it creeping up on me. My stomach rumbles though, reminding me I haven’t eaten in several hours. Evren’s eyes widen.

“Is something wrong? Do you hurt somewhere? What was that sound?”

A laugh bubbles out of me. “Have you never heard a stomach growl before?”

He shakes his head. “Never. What does it mean?”

I take his hand with another chuckle. “It means I’m hungry. Let’s head to the food stores for a snack.”

Chapter 19

Evren

Seven turns have passed since the village put together Astrid’s and my tent. Seven turns of her sleeping in my furs with my arms and tail wrapped around her. Seven turns of kissing and exploring each other. Learning each other and what pleases the other. My cock twitches with the thought of her gripping the base of my tail last night. Like my ears, I had no idea how sensitive it was. Every time Astrid squeezed it, it was almost as though she squeezed my cock itself. I nearly spilled my mating fluid like an untried kit.

When we woke this turn, she told me she had a surprise for me when I returned from my hunt. Rassim nearly sent me back to the village early my distraction was so great thinking of all the things she could surprise me with. Finally, we managed to bring down several dreri as well as a lone dhibani that must have wandered away from the herd. I lead the hunting group through the hills and along the path to the bottom.

“Your mate is not going anywhere, Evren,” Katem calls out.

“I am anxious for this surprise Astrid says she has for me. When you find yourkeeshla, you will be in a hurry to reach them too.”

“That is, if I have one. Perhaps my mate is still back on Earth or even on another planet with no way to get here.”

I shake my head. “Have faith, brother. Deeka will bring your mate to you. Just wait and see.”

“As much faith as I have, it is possible some of us are meant to live this life alone,” Katem says with a hint of sorrow.

“Do you truly believe that?” Daveel asks.

Katem borrows a human gesture and shrugs. “I do not know. But I also do not want to get my hopes up only for them to be shattered in the long run.”

I understand what my tribe brother is saying, because I once felt the same. It is best to prepare for disappointment because then success is that much sweeter. Like shurup nectar. “I will say a few extra prayers to Deeka for you. For both of you.”

“You have my thanks,” Katem says and Daveel nods.

The closer we get to the village, the more my pace quickens until at last, the entrance is in front of us. I hurry past the two guards and drop my score off at the tanning tent. After barely offering a farewell, I leave the other warriors and make my way to the tent I share with Astrid hoping she is there. She has been visiting several of the elders who are teaching her how to prepare meals since she recently discovered this is a skill she enjoys.

I reach our tent and enter. To my great joy, she is standing at the table placing items inside a basket. She lifts her head at my arrival and squeals a happy sound. I brace myself as she rushes forward and jumps into my arms wrapping her arms and legsaround me. My hands grip her lush ass and give the globes a squeeze.

“You’re home.” Astrid pecks kisses all over my face before finally reaching my lips.

I kiss her long and hard and soon she is rubbing her cunt against my stomach. My cock aches and swells with the need to release the mating fluid that builds up within it. The scent of mykeeshlahas not left me in several turns. I smell it each night as we lay in our furs and it remains with me when I wake and leave for a hunt. It is strong and potent and never fails to make my cock twitch.

At last, Astrid takes mercy on me, because she ends the kiss, but then tortures me again by slowly sliding down my body leaving a trail of damp heat in her wake. Her face is flushed and her hardened nipples poke through the chest covering she wears making my mouth water with the need to suck on them.

“Are you ready for your surprise?” Astrid asks, slightly breathless.

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