Page 43 of All You Need is Alien Love
Finally, as much as I love movies and television—and let’s be honest, I’m kind of obsessed with them—they can sometimes lead us astray. The Lifetimechannel, especially the movies, can be melodramatic and campy fun, but too much of that will warp your view of life in suburbia. The reality is far more mundane and predictable most of the time. There aren’t murderous psychopaths of any age group hiding around every corner, I promise!
Enjoy your new home and take your time getting to know your neighbors.
Yours in snarkiness and Star Trek references,
Dr. TEA
River
WitnessingKai dissolve into fits of laughter over my poster has me grinning from ear to ear.
My typically stoic hubby-boo actually has a wide range of expressions, most of which he only ever shows me in our private moments together, but I totally live for moments when I can make him laugh like this. I pride myself on the fact that I’m the one person able to make this happen, and that’s completely right and fair since I’m his amazing life mate.
Once he gets himself in control, the amusement on his face is replaced by something much steamier, and I have to fan myself. The look Kai gives me could incinerate every piece of clothing I’m wearing, which I also suspect we would both enjoy greatly.
Although maybe more so without an audience.
Heh. Do I know how to get my man all riled up for me or what?
My little story snippet that I wrote just for him was full of things he loves. Vardox and Starblade getting kinky and desserts. Kai Genaro is not a complicated man, contrary to some people’s assumptions.
Also, I didn’t lie. I’ll share the rest of the story with him during our honeymoon. Our well-wishers at the ceremony don’t deserve the super X-rated moments I created just for us two.
Grandma Iris takes the mic away from me and eyes my poster with amusement before turning back to the audience.
“Well, that was most definitely an original and unique choice of composition for this trial, but one that seems appropriate for this particular groom.” She arches an eyebrow at me. “And I, for one, am going to make sure I get my hands on the rest of that story.”
I cross my arms and direct a challenging gaze right at her while maintaining my shit-eating grin. “You better have something good to offer up in exchange.”
She scoffs. “Don’t underestimate me, kid.”
Heh. I kind of love her.
Also, I get why Maddox fell for Ellie. He was brought up by a kickass, tough-as-nails woman with a feisty personality.
“It’s now time to hear from my grandson. Let’s see what he has composed for today.” She passes over the mic and returns to her seat in the circle around us.
My boo looks nervous as he pulls out some slightly crumpled paper, and I have to bite back a squee.
He’s so stinking cute.
Kai uses one hand to wipe at his forehead before raising the mic to his mouth. “I don’t have any hope of being able to top River on this challenge, no pun intended, but I will say I went all out in preparing this piece for today.” His gorgeous amethyst eyes meet mine. “In fact, I sought help from River’s Uncle Benji and his poetry-inducing magic brownies.”
Benji gives two thumbs up. “Right on, man.”
My heart leaps in my chest. “Youwillinglyindulged in magic brownies again? For me?”
Kai’s cheeks flush and he nods almost shyly.
My heart goes from leaping to fluttering in my chest, and I experience a tightening sensation that makes me feel full to bursting.
Fuck, do I ever love this man!
“Although I may not have River’s gift for prose,” Kai explains to the crowd, “I’ve learned that Benji’s special recipe inspires unexpected and spontaneous poetic verse from me, and so I offer this magic brownie-fueled poem in tribute to my one and only true love, River Sullivan.”
The moment he starts reading, the tears start flowing like I’m watching Cher’s final world tour before retirement.
Although, let’s be real, that epic queen will only retire when she’s dead.
