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Ivy’s eyes widened a fraction. “Nope. I’m terrified.”

“You’re okay with it?” Now that Karn knew for certain he was to be a father, he could think of nothing he wanted more.

“I’ll be fine. Even better if I have you by my side.” Ivy glanced up at him.

“You’re all I’ve been thinking about.” He kissed Ivy like she was the only thing he wanted, as if not kissing her would finish him. The way his heart raced and his skin flashed white and purple that was exactly what he felt would happen. He had to have this woman with him forever.

When they came up for air, he was panting, and she was breathless.

“That’s more like it,” Ivy said. “Being pregnant has made me incredibly horny. We’re down to twelve minutes.”

“There’s a lot I can do to you in twelve minutes.”

“How about we start with you taking those clothes off?”

Karn grinned and gave Ivy a mock salute. “Whatever you say, ma’am.” He kicked off his boots and shrugged off the unflattering tunic he’d been given.

“Wait.” Ivy placed a hand on his chest and walked around him slowly, dragging her fingers over his skin as she did so. “I’ve always considered your skin incredible. It tells a story without you even realizing.”

“I realize. I’ve never been able to hide what I’m feeling.” He grabbed her hand and kissed the palm. “I’ll never hide anything from you.”

“It glows when you’re around me.” She returned to stand in front of him. Her hand moved down his chest as she did so. “What does that mean?”

Karn’s gaze slid to the side. “I’m not sure.”

Ivy shook her head. “So much for never hiding anything from me.” She produced a set of handcuffs from her pocket. “Don’t make me use these on you.”

Karn grinned. “You can use those on me any time you like.”

She tilted her head. “So, the glowing skin?”

“It’s a sign of attraction. It means I’m into you.”

“Of course you’re into me. Take off the rest of your clothes.”

“What about you?” Karn’s hand went to the zipper on Ivy’s jumpsuit.

She pushed his hand away. “You first.”

Karn yanked off his pants. Ivy strode around him again. She tapped his ass as she passed behind him. A hum of appreciation came out of her.

“Do you like what you see?”

Ivy’s gaze rested on his cock. Her hands settled on the base of the shaft, and she stroked him firmly several times. “Not bad.”

Karn tipped his head back and enjoyed the pressure from her warm fingers as he grew harder.

“That’s quite something. It’s like you have a light saber in your pants.”

“What the hell is a light saber?”

Ivy grinned as she continued to stroke him. “It doesn’t matter. A bit of pointless knowledge I picked up from a nerd.” Her other hand traced up his chest, and she pulled his mouth down to meet hers.

Karn’s arms wrapped around Ivy, and he ran his hands up and down her curves. “Do you think you can handle life with a Forka?”

“You’re different. Different will work.”

Those were the last words they spoke for several sweet minutes as their lips joined and talking suddenly seemed unnecessary.