Epilogue

Three months later…

Krestar gavea contented sigh as he entered their home, the familiar feeling of warmth surrounding him. The space wasn't large - far smaller than the impressive home but sterile home he'd owned on Ciresia, but Lauren had filled it with color and warmth. They had chosen it for its location, a block away from his new tailoring shop, and the large enclosed garden.

A small robot came trundling towards him, a tray raised to take his cloak. He smiled as he placed it on the try and the robot turned and marched off. The other advantage to the house was a large workshop at the back of the garden that his mate had turned into a lab. So far she was still just experimenting with the technology, but she already showed a talent for it.

He found her in the workshop, the big double doors open to the garden and Fliss asleep in the beautiful wooden cradle Hrebec had made for her.

She flashed him a quick smile when he joined her, but didn't stop whatever she was doing to the piece of machinery on her work table.

"You're home early. Couldn't stay away?"

"No," he said truthfully.

He enjoyed his job, even more than he expected, but he enjoyed his time with his mate and his child even more. They were the most important part of his life and he was determined that they would never forget that."

"Good." She smiled at him again, the sunlight making her golden skin glow and looking so beautiful that his chest ached. "Just give me a few more minutes and I'm all yours."

"You are always mine," he growled.

"Of course I am. I just meant I can give you my attention as soon as I finish this adjustment."

"I am happy to wait."

He leaned against the workbench, far enough away that his tail wouldn't be able to reach her. His desire to reach for her, while understandable, was not always the best idea int he workshop. He'd received a rather painful shock a few weeks ago.

Of course she'd more than made up for it by "kissing it better." He shivered with pleasure at the memory, his shaft beginning to stiffen. Her mouth on his tail or his cock still seemed incredibly erotic and exciting.

As he watched her work, he tried to decide how to approach his news.

"Hrebec stopped by today," he said finally.

"That's nice." She was still focused on her work, probing the inside of the machine. "Did he bring Abby and the children?"

"Not this time. It was just a quick business visit. But he invited us to come and stay with them next week during the holidays."

The Trevelor New Year was coming up and the whole planet would be celebrating.

"That sounds nice. It will be much quieter away from the city."

She finished making the adjustment and came over to hug him, smiling up at him.

"Is that why you're home early?"

"Not entirely. Hrebec received a message from Captain Luxor."

Her smile disappeared and she clutched his arm.

"About Felicity? Is she all right?"

"The message was somewhat cryptic, but the gist seemed to be that they are returning to Trevelor and that the human female has a surprise for you."

"The human female?" she asked doubtfully. "He didn't even call her by her name?"

"As I said, it was somewhat cryptic. Luxor has a reputation for secrecy," he reminded her. "I thought you would be happy she is returning."

"Oh I am. I can't wait for her to meet Fliss. It's just - where has she been? Is she happy? You know I worry."

"I know, but I am sure she will be excited to tell you all about it."

"I suppose so."

She sighed and leaned against him, her hands resting on his chest as they so often did. His body responded to her touch as it always did, his cock now completely hard.

"Fliss isn't going to sleep much longer," she whispered. "Do you think we have time?"

"I always have time for you," he assured her and proceeded to prove it.