Page 179 of Sweet Dominion

Hmmm. My cousin may have a chance with her.

That made my heart warm.

I gazed at Chen.

He was still looking at the sky. And all I could think about was that the silly bastard should have fun today. Only God knew what sort of horrors we would face tomorrow.

I returned to looking Fen’s way and waved at her until I caught Fen’s eye.

She looked a little surprised and then touched her chest.

I bobbed my head.

Yes. You.

And then I gestured for her to come over.

As Fen approached, I flagged down a waiter.

He came over. “Yes, Mountain Master.”

“Bring another chair, please. I’m adding a judge.”

The waiter nodded and hurried off to find a chair.

Moni glanced my way. “What are you over there doing, Lei?”

I whispered, “Playing Cupid.”

“With whom?”

“Fen and Chen.”

“That’s an interesting pair.”

“Let’s see.”

“Alright, Lei, but don’t get all of my ladies-in-waiting pregnant.”

I laughed and then paused realizing that. . .the situation could actually fucking happen.

Hu and Lan. Fen and Chen. Duck and Thandi. Oh no.

It freaked me out as I imagined all these babies around the same age that we would have to take care of.

My heart boomed in my ears.

We’re not ready. . .

I began to clench and unclench my fingers.

No. It can’t happen. This would be chaos.

Duck should not be anyone’s father.

Chen well. . .he might have a heart attack before the baby was even born leaving me to have to help raise his son.

And Hu—

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