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C adence woke in the early morning and felt arms around her. The harmony their bodies made was so very soothing. She smiled and turned, nuzzling her face against his bare chest. Wait, bare chest?

She looked up, and he was smiling at her. Good morning, Cadence. Or rather, good dawn.

Good dawn, Raek. You are with me. She squirmed against him lightly.

Leska suggested it.

Cadence smiled, slid a hand behind his neck, and pulled him down for a kiss. She wrapped her thigh around his and moved against him, stroking his erection with her folds and the slick that emerged whenever they were in contact.

Raek was resistant for a moment, and then he leaned in and caressed her jaw, neck, and down to her breast. His fingers were careful, stroking, touching, learning.

Cadence felt the rhythm of his energy in every touch, and it was getting faster. He moved down her body, kissing and humming against her, waking the nerves and making her body sing. He spent a lot of time caressing her belly and the new harmony that made her its home.

When his mouth heated her sex, she started a low shiver that ended in a soft cry. He had sent her a soft pulse, but he sent it through her clit. Bright shivers ran through her, and she tried to catch her breath.

She was just calming when Raek started again, but this time, his fingers joined in the fun. She slid her fingers through the slick silk of his hair and held him to her, her frantic sounds increased in pitch, and then she was wrapped in the warm pulse of her own release again.

Raek chuckled and moved up her body, fitting his cock to her entrance as he eased into her.

She looked up at him, dazed. Hello.

He smiled as he slowly surged and retreated into her until he was as far as he could comfortably go.

Cadence panted. Oh. That feels... Oh.

He started moving inside her, and her eyes fluttered shut as she reached up to grip his arms as she focused on the feel of him.

Sweat coated her skin, and she moaned and whimpered as heat and tension built again. She dug her nails against his skin and wrapped her legs around his hips. His groan was low and ran through her.

Cadence, open your eyes, sweet.

She opened her eyes and met his gaze. Her body hummed hard against his, and he smiled. Hello.

He rocked into her. Dragging back and then thrusting forward. She started to quiver as she kept her gaze on his, and then she went off again, her body clutching at his, and a long moan followed a soft gasp as the internal flutters stroked him.

He grunted and surged into her, holding deep, pressed against her. His body shook, and his energy throbbed against her, setting her off again.

Their child was secure between them.

Cadence was cuddled against him and said softly, I always heard that first times weren t great. That was... great.

He hugged her. As we get more familiar with each other, it will become more relaxed and much more fun.

It was fun enough to start.

His hand covered her back in a slow stroke. It was. It might become my favourite way to start and end a day. And after lunch, mid-afternoon, before dinner.

She blushed and held tight to him. He smelled good, he felt great, and the baby fluttered happily. As long as she had food and the super soft clothing, she could be happy. She chuckled. She thought she was already happy, but she would have to check and double-check a few times. Maybe a few weeks.

Breakfast was going to be awkward, but Cadence could manage it.

Leska and Im-bar were making breakfast when Cadence and Raek came down. Cadence watched them look at them, and then Leska casually high-fived the older woman. That s one thing off my mind.

Im-bar laughed and continued chopping fruit.

Cadence tensed. You aren t going to make fun of me? She walked to Leska.

Of course not, Caddy. When I find an alpha, there isn t going to be a lot of dignity, and while I may recover my senses, I am going to be sniffing, licking, and whining like Maximus. She shrugged. I might even fuck him in public. I am so glad that you get to keep your dignity.

Cadence looked to Raek, but he shrugged. Omegas are walking sex when an alpha is in the vicinity. She s not wrong. Her judgment will be seriously impaired, and her actions will be instinct only.

Leska shrugged. So, who can guess why I have taken up accounting as a profession. Not a lot of alphas wanting to get deep into spreadsheets.

Cadence stared. Is that why?

Well, I am also really good with numbers. Now, have a seat. It s almost done.

Cadence took her seat, and Raek sat down with a glass of juice for her and coffee for him.

The pancakes, bacon, eggs, and enormous fruit salad took up residence on the table, and Leska and Im-bar sat down while smiling.

Raek asked, Where s Maximus?

Having breakfast in the garden. He broke into my house last night and made friends with Mortimer.

Im-bar laughed. Fighting like cats and dogs?

No. They just trashed some of my clothing. It isn t worth much so not a huge loss. She shrugged. Im-bar got me a new dress, so it s fine.

Raek got a ping. He checked his com. Huh. We are invited to the home of Khytten and Salat down the hill. Leska s structures are being set up there. Apparently, Khytten wants lessons.

And what she wants, she must have. Leska sighed.

Im-bar shrugged. She isn t wrong. Just a warning, they have five kids, two nannies, and have visitors on any given day.

Cadence looked at her. How do you know?

I live here.

Oh. Right. She looked at Raek. When are we expected?

In an hour.

I guess we had better get eating. Cadence smiled.

The food disappeared under their focused efforts, and when the dishes were handled, Leska went to her house and returned with a silky mass of fabric in her hand.

Im-bar asked, What is that?

Exercise clothing. It will help me check the rigging better than this lovely dress will.

What about shoes?

I don t need them.

Ah.

Cadence smiled as an unmanned transport pulled up, and Raek tucked her in. Leska and Im-bar got in, and the vehicle began to move.

Raek flew ahead as they headed to the expansive property next door.

The gates swung open, and the automated unit turned and made its way down the drive.

Im-bar chuckled. I think he really wanted to fly. It s been a while.

Leska smiled. I don t mind the armed escort.

Cadence sighed. I like the view.

Leska snickered. When you are more secure about this, I am going to give you such crap.

Cadence laughed. I am shocked you are holding back.

Well, I can t really throw stones, so to speak.

The vehicle lumbered to a halt in the drive, and Raek was talking to Salat. Raek gestured, and the doors opened.

He came around to help Cadence out and held her hand to introduce her to Salat. She smiled. Hello.

Salat inclined his head. Khytten and the babies are through here. Is the scaffolding for you?

Leska laughed from behind them.

It is for my friend, Leska.

She s the one related to Tirra.

Cadence nodded. Yes. My relatives are in the city.

Raek said, Cadence is Arcady s sister. They do not get along.

Cadence shrugged. We have not seen each other in over a decade. We don t know each other.

Salat nodded. Noted. Arcady and Tirra are both good friends of ours.

Cadence nodded. I understand. I don t have anything against Arcady; I just don t know her.

Khytten was sitting and feeding one of her children, and she smiled in welcome as they walked toward her. She shifted and burped her baby before handing it over to a nanny and fixing her top.

Khytten got up and walked toward them. Hello, Raek. Hello, Cadence.

Cadence was wrapped in a hug, and she blinked in surprise. Khytten was in total harmony. Every part of her was moving in harmony. Cadence hugged her back.

Khytten leaned back. Wow. You are very powerful.

Cadence blinked. Um, not yet, but I am getting there.

You and Arcady have a conflict?

No. She just didn t realize she wasn t the only active in the family, and I manifested years before she left.

Leska asked from behind, How are you with scar tissue, Khytten?

Khytten blinked. Pretty good. Can I see what I need to work on?

Cadence looked to Raek, and he smiled and nodded. She blushed. I would prefer to do it with some privacy.

Khytten smiled. Come with me.

Leska, please come with. Cadence looked back.

Leska nodded to Im-bar and Raek. I have already seen her naked... in daylight.

Salat snickered.

Khytten led them to a quiet room. Cadence made sure they had privacy by closing the door right behind Leska.

Khytten grinned. Sensible. All right, Cadence, what can I help you with?

Cadence bit her lip and said, I have a lot of old scarring. It started when I was little. Is there anything you can do?

I need to see it and touch it to see how deep it goes.

Cadence nodded and pulled her dress up over her head, turning her back to Khytten and looking at Leska s encouraging face.

Ohmygod. Oh, you poor thing. When was the last damage?

Eleven years ago. I ran when I was fourteen. Came to the big city. She chuckled as Khytten stroked her fingers over the thickest ridges. She kept her eyes on Leska s.

This is thick. Really thick. Did you get any medical treatment?

Um, they gave me long shirts with high collars and pants. Summers were hell. Humans First are assholes.

Leska stepped forward, and Cadence put her hands on her friend s shoulders.

She waited, and then Khytten said, It would be more effective if you could drink directly, but since I think that isn t your particular situation, I will pump and get you a few doses.

I need you to drink one every two hours for today.

Cadence sighed. Thank you. Can you take care of Leska s as well? She pulled her dress on.

Khytten muttered, Are you kidding?

Leska smiled. It s fine. Mine aren t as bad as Cadence s.

Khytten blinked. May I see?

Cadence watched as Leska shrugged and pulled the dress up and over.

Khytten stared at Leska s creamy skin and pronounced muscles. Oh, wow.