Page 27 of Joven's Bride
“Perhaps, you should take some time to research… Learn about Glasica, the Alliance and how your world will function in their expanded reality,” Joven said. “It’s not something you have to decide immediately,meomee. We do not need the credits.”
“But I want to feel like I contribute to this partnership.”
“You do, and you will. Do not think that your contribution to this relationship is not important. One day, maybe sooner than later, we will make offspring. Caring for offspring is important.”
“Of course, it is. That is why I became a teacher, and I want our children, too. But I need something productive for me.” She told him earnestly.
“We have interstellar communications. You talked about the possibility of virtual teaching. You could send children of Earth lessons about your experience of migrating through space to a colonial world,” he said. “Our AI can find you all the information you would need about Glasica and the other colonies as well as the Alliance.”
Carly thought for a moment, then smiled affectionately at Joven. “What a great idea! I will still be teaching children from Earth about life out here, and charge a fee for the courses. Our technology is not as advanced as yours, but these days, almost everyone has internet access …and you said I can access it from here.”
She slid her arm around Joven’s waist and hugged him, pressing her face against his chest. He hugged her back. “Thank you for reminding me.” She turned her face up for him to kiss her. It was a light kiss because they both knew anything more intense would arouse their passion and make Joven late for his meeting. Joven left immediately for just that reason.
Carly sighed wistfully as she heard the low whine of Joven’s flier lifting off. Except for his night prowling while she was sleeping, she and Joven had barely been apart since he came for her on Se’Nar. She realized she was feeling a bit of separation anxiety. She knew he would only be gone a few hours at most.
She wandered through the house, exploring the rooms she had seen only briefly in Joven’s quick tour. The house seemed huge compared to the apartment she’d had back on Earth. Joven had planned it for the family he hoped to have one day.
Making a child with Joven could happen sooner than later because they had decided Carly would not use birth control. At 29, she was already past the prime age for having children. Of course, the nanites she received by injection and through mating with Joven would slow down the aging process. Carly didn’t want to wait to have children, and Joven was more than happy with that.
After she had given herself the full tour of their home, Carly went to the room he had designated as her equivalent to a man cave. It was both a lounge and office. The wall mounted viewscreen was a combination of entertainment, communications, and an AI link that could record both video and audio. It was everything she needed to figure out how she could fit into her new life.
Once she entered the room, she stopped in the center and turned in a slow circle looking around. It was elegant in its simplicity. The colors were soft pastels, the furniture sleek and modern with exquisite artwork and a skylight.
Although his home was built before their matching, the room was designated for his mate while she was still a hopeful wish in his mind. However, he didn’t have it decorated until she agreed to become his wife.
Carly had just finished studying her new sanctuary when there was a beep from the vid-screen followed by a female voice, “Incoming call from Skye Carter Knight. Will you take the call or decline?”
“Take the call,” Carly said and moved to sit at the desk near it.
