“Unless there’s another full out assault.” Talen shook his head. “We had to bribe and threaten too many humans last time to keep our nation secret.”
Cara pressed her breasts against his chest to distract him. “Who’ll attack us? We’re allies with everyone except the Kurjans, and they’re so wounded, it’ll take centuries to rebuild. Now stop worrying and start making me happy, mate.”
One dark eyebrow rose. “Keep talking like that, and we won’t make it to Hope’s party.”
She grinned. “It’s our party, too. We started everything—all the matings, all the love. It was us, Talen.”
His gaze gentled. “No, mate. It was you. All the love—only you could’ve created this for the Kayrs family and for me. Always you, Cara.”
Well now. That was the sweetest thing ever. She bit her lip. “I think I might be getting baby fever.”
“You want another baby?” Talen gripped her butt, opening her to him. “With Garrett and Logan going off to explore the world after Christmas, it’s going to be lonely. Maybe it’s time to have a few more sons.”
Cara fingered his dark hair. “Or daughters.”
Talen chuckled. “Vampires only have sons. Although Zane and Janie had a girl, that was a one-shot deal, I’m sure. Because of Zane’s lineage.”
Cara lifted a shoulder. “Oh, I don’t know. You’ve had a vampiric X chromosome put into your bloodstream that actually changed and healed your pairs; it might be possible for you to have a girl. We won’t know until we try.”
He blinked. “Another daughter?” Then his smile split his face, and his head lowered toward hers. “Let’s give it a shot.” Then the sexiest, most dangerous, heavenly vampire leaned in and kissed her until she forgot to breathe.
Finally, he lifted his head. “I promised you forever, mate. Here it is.”
Emma Kayrs sat on the settee in their bedroom, reading from a stack of printouts and swinging her leg. “Our scientists haven’t found a way to use the virus cure for any human diseases. So far, we’ve only cured vampires.”
Dage nimbly buttoned up a black dress shirt. “I don’t see how the cure would apply to any other species.”
“It hasn’t.” She sighed and set the papers on her dresser to study her mate. Very nice muscles filled out his shirt, while he’d tied his black hair at the nape. Even with the sliver of gray remaining mixed among the black, he looked young and virile. She smiled. “Talen is ticked your hair grew out faster than his.”
“I know.” White teeth flashed in Dage’s grin as he fetched a grape energy drink from the dresser and took a big draw. “I texted him earlier and asked if I could borrow a hair band. He told me to bugger off.”
Emma snorted. “You were in serious meetings with the witch, shifter, and demon nations earlier, and you took the time to mess with your brother?”
“Of course.”
“How did the talks go?” Emma asked.
Dage toed on dress shoes. “They went well—mainly because of Zane. He has the demon nation well under control.”
Emma shifted her weight to get more comfortable, glad she’d chosen a light dress for the party. The expertly cut material was sleeveless and showed off her beautiful Kayrs marking on her shoulder blade. “You sound impressed with Zane.”
Dage nodded. “I am. Zane’s a good leader, even though he doesn’t want to rule.”
“Maybe that’s the key,” Emma murmured. “Where did you go after the meetings? I thought you’d be home sooner.”
He chuckled. “You’re the psychic. You tell me.”
She shrugged. “I get visions but never when I want them. My last vision included seeing Garrett and Logan partying next spring break with a bunch of human girls. Believe me, I saw more than I wanted.”
“Now that’s funny.” Dage rubbed his chin. “Earlier, Jase and Conn were training in the southern gym, and I went to watch. They kicked the crap out of each other.” Joy filled the king’s laugh this time.
Emma shook her head. “It’s amazing to see everyone back to normal. Healthy and ready to hit somebody.” She gasped. “Oh my gosh. I forgot to tell you the news.”
Dage lifted one dark eyebrow. “News?”
“Yes. We managed to synthesize Virus-27. The characteristics of the virus that negate the allergy aspect in mates.”
He blinked. “So you can take away the mating aspects in widows and widowers?”
