Page 9 of It Varies
His eyes went wide, and he looked at the basketball-sized belly pushed into him.He chuckled.“I am sorry.It never occurred to me.”
She grunted and wiggled.“Pull me onto your lap.”
He did as requested, she touched his face, and he tried again.This time, she could breathe, so the kiss continued.
He held her close and rested one hand on her belly.
When the kiss slowed, she pulled away.“Yeah, that was how I remembered it.I have to get back to wrapping up my part in today’s event.”
He sighed.“Well, I know where you are, I know who you are, and I have your number.For tonight, it is enough.”
“Great.Help me stand up.”
He laughed and helped set her on her feet.
They walked back into the event, and the happy couple was still twirling slowly on the dance floor.
Xiroth looked toward them, and when the song ended, the groom jerked his head, and Xiroth went to speak with him.
Jennika went to wrap up the evening’s catering and signed off on the order for the following Wednesday.There were several conventions in the area, and the hotel was hosting banquets.A lot of banquets.
Sable looked at her.“Ready to roll?”
“Yes.Ivy?”
“I will get the order in and then head out.I have to stay until everyone goes home.Go.I’ve got this.”Ivy touched them both and smiled.
With that blessing, Jennika and Sable headed home.Xiroth had given her a bit of energy, but it wasn’t enough to keep her up past her bedtime.
* * * *
Xiroth looked at Sern.“Your Highness.”
He waved it off.“Leave that.Call me Sern or Copperwell.Xiroth, it is good to see you.We didn’t know that any pixies survived.”
“We are a delicate branch.”He smiled.“Is the archive around?”
“Teyval?Yes.He’s part of a quint.There was an issue with Toros and Denith, so Teyval and Byron stepped in.”
“I see.Do you have his number?I need to know about polymorph mages.”
“Whoa.Why?Is your mate a polymorph?”
“No.She is not.Right now, I can sense her energy but not identify it.When the baby comes, it should be easier.”
Sern’s eyes widened.“Jennika?She’s yours?”
“She is hers, but I am putting a request in.”Xiroth smiled.“The child was seeded by me.”
“How?”
“The standard way, I would imagine.If she chooses to share details, that is her business.”He laughed.“She did say I was taller standing up.”
Sern paused, and then he laughed.“That is sparking more questions.”
“I am aware.So, Teyval’s number?”
“He’s here.Come with me.It is hard to see him.He is frequently under his pregnant mate.”
