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His friend patted him on the shoulder. “I know how you feel. I ache for you. Your children have been special to me as well, especially London. It was truly a joy to see her grow up, but you know, my friend, violence won’t solve anything. That guard is an idiot I agree, but you know just as well as I do that if London so much as bats her eyelashes men jump to do her bidding.”

Blaze’s eyes narrowed. “Are you saying my daughter is some kind of seductress? You may be my friend, but I’ll knock you on your ass for speaking against her like that.”

“You need to settle down. Right now I’m sure your nerves are a little frazzled but think about it, friend, anything she wants you give to her. I’m not saying that’s a bad thing, but there’s something about your daughter that inspires that in men. She could probably charm the most cold hearted of beasts,” Radien reasoned.

A smile tugged at the corner of Blaze’s mouth. His friend was right. London usually got anything she asked for. She wasn’t spoiled. She didn’t need to be, especially when men and women alike tripped over their feet to do her bidding. “She is charming.” He sighed, sadness flowing through him as he remembered her as a little girl, so loving and sweet. She hadn’t changed in over twenty years though she had the most infuriating stubborn streak.

“Go to your wife, and see to her comfort. I’ll check with the system’s navigators to determine the exact coordinates of the missing heliocraft. At least then we can pinpoint her whereabouts.”

Blaze nodded, appreciating his friend. ‘Thank you, Radien.” He headed for his room then only to be stopped by Zahn.

“Sire, I would like to extend my services to you and gather some of my men to search for the Princess. I vow to you that I won’t rest until she’s found and brought back home safely.”

Blaze gave Zahn, one of the few men who topped him in height, a long hard look. The man’s dark hair and slightly darker complexion had a lot to do with his Zenobian ancestors, a race who were a lot like the Thibians. This was the man he’d chosen to marry London and Blaze wondered if he’d made a mistake.

There was a bit of hardness about him that Blaze hadn’t noticed before. Even in his rush to see his daughter securely married, maybe he should have consulted her. He shook his head. It had to be the drama of the moment. Zahn was a fine General who served him well. His loyalty to the crown and service in battle had earned Blaze’s utmost respect.

“I appreciate that. It means a lot to me to have men like you backing me. We’ll speak of this later, but first, I must see the Queen. As you can imagine she’s distressed.”

Zahn inclined his head respectfully. “Of course, Sire. Call upon me when you’re ready. I’ll round up some of my men.”

“Very good,” Blaze dismissed him, turning on his heel.

When he finally reached his room, it was to find his wife curled up on the bed in the fetal position. Tears slowly streamed down her face, and Blaze’s heart broke for her. Even after all the time they’d been together, Blaze believed his Calliope was the most beautiful woman he’d ever set eyes on. His heart raced wildly for her, and his cock jumped to attention whenever she was near, just like it had been when they first met. He knew that long after they were old and feeble, he’d still feel this way about her.

The situation was grave, yet he had to hold her. He gently closed the door behind him and slid onto the bed next to her. She resisted momentarily before allowing him to pull her againsthim. Calliope wiggled her bottom as though to get comfortable. In the process she rubbed against his cock.

The situation was grave, but he wanted his wife.

Be strong for her. Now is not the time to think with your dick.

“I can’t lose another daughter, Blaze. How will I go on? I was just starting to realize that Paris is lost to me. I can’t go another twenty years like this. I think I’d rather die,” Calliope whispered, her voice racked with anguish.

He pressed a kiss on the back of her neck. “We’ll find her, my love. I promise you.”

She turned around in his arms, her forlorn brown eyes locking with his. “Oh, Blaze, I’m so scared.”

Blaze caressed the side of her still youthful face. He could search the universe for a more perfect woman and he wouldn’t be able to find one. She was slightly rounder from giving him six sons, but Calliope had kept her body tight by keeping up with her dancing, and giving lessons to little girls for their festivals. Their nightly and sometimes morning lovemaking sessions didn’t hurt either.

“I’m scared too.” Blaze wouldn’t have admitted that to anyone but her.

“Take my fears away, my King. Make love to me. I need to feel another emotion besides despair.”

His cock jumped to attention. He wanted to slide between those beautiful brown thighs more than anything, but didn’t know how appropriate it was when their daughter was missing.

Calliope took the decision out of his hands when she pressed her full lips against the column of his throat. Her hands worked on the ties of his top. “Ah, Calliope,” he groaned as she bared his chest and licked one flat disk to hardness. Her hands caressed his dick. He stroked her head, enjoying the feel of her tongue grazing against his hot skin.

She turned her attention to his other nipple, nipping it gently with her teeth. He gasped with a mixture of pleasure and pain. “Oh, Calliope, my love.”

Her hand sliding over the bulge in his pants, she looked at him, a wicked gleam in her eyes. “Your cock is ready for me. Would you like me to take it in my mouth?”

Blaze released a stilted breath. “You know what happens when you do that to me. I can’t hold out for very long.”

She grinned. “Maybe that’s what I want. I love it when you lose control and slam this big hard cock into me like a rutting beast.” She undid his pants and slid them down his hips.

His body tensed in anticipation. Just the feel of her warm breath against his throbbing erection was nearly enough for him to erupt. Kicking the pants aside, Blaze licked his lips. “Then do it. Let me fuck your mouth. Wrap your lips around me, my love.”

Small fingers wrapped around his shaft, while her other hand lovingly caressed his balls. Bending over, she licked the tip of his cock.