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.He knew his mate was only looking out for him,worried that he was really injured, but he wasn t.Livewire performeda systems reading to make sure the ship hadn t sustained any damageas Imlay stood close-by with his arms crossed over his chest.Livewire sighed and set his vid-pad down, pulling Imlay into hisarms. I m fine, babe.Imlay sank into his body, his arms wrapping around Livewire swaist. You can t stop me from worrying about you. I know. Livewire kissed the side of his mate s neck, knowingthat this was what Imlay needed right now.He needed the comfort ofLivewire s body cocooning him, letting him know everything wasokay.Livewire didn t have any qualms about giving his mate what heneeded.It was his job, and Livewire intended to take care of his mate.Imlay pulled away. I m going to go up to sick bay.Let me knowwhen you re done down here.Livewire smacked his ass. As soon as I m done screwing aroundwith my lady, I ll come see you.104 Stormy Glenn and Lynn HagenImlay shook his head as he smiled. Do you know how wrong thatsounds? In every sense, yeah.But my lady needs me to flip her skirts upand check under her panties. He winked at Imlay before getting backto his task.Imlay snorted as he left engineering.Livewire turned back aroundonce his mate was gone.He wondered if Imlay knew just how muchLivewire loved him.Imlay hadn t a clue.Livewire would kill anasteroid over his mate.Livewire finished his diagnostics and then jogged up to the bridge.He wanted to know what was going on.He may only be themechanic, but his mate was aboard so he wanted to be brought up tospeed. The lady is safe and sound, he reported to Remy as soon as hestepped onto the bridge.Livewire was about to ask for an updatewhen he noticed Remy sitting slightly forward, his body rigid, and hisjaw clenched.Livewire looked around the bridge.Every single man waspostured the same way.They were all staring straight ahead.Livewireturned his head to look out of the large vid-screen that displayed thespace they were traveling through.His jaw clenched as well.The Lady Blue had just entered Federation territory.Imlay s Cure 105Chapter 11Gigi diced onions and peppers, tossing them into the pans Remyhad bought him as Pax mixed the batter in a mixing bowl forpineapple upside-down cake.Adwaka was watching them, or at leastpretending to.His eyes had darted to the door a gazillion times since Blade hadushered him into the kitchen with them and then left.Pax felt sorryfor him.He knew how it felt to be separated from his mate, Colt.Butthey had been together for some time now, so Pax was used to it.Adwaka wasn t.Pax knew it was his and Gigi s job to make Adwaka feelwelcome. Do you know how to cook?Adwaka s eyes briefly left the doors to stare over at Pax, his biggreen eyes widening as he shook his head, and then went right back tostaring at the door. Do you like to eat? Gigi giggled from over by the stove. I liketo cook.So I hope you like to eat, or I m up shit creek, feel me?Adwaka once again looked away from the door, shook his head atGigi, and then his eyes slid back to the door.All three jumped when the doors came bursting open, Zackarystrolling in.Pax liked the computer expert, although Zackary was asstrange as they came, and then some.He was even stranger thanLivewire, and that was saying something. Hot damn.It smells good as hell in here.Is anything ready?Zackary asked as he sidled up next to Gigi, taking in a deep breaththrough his nose.106 Stormy Glenn and Lynn Hagen Not yet, Gigi answered just as Blade slammed the kitchen doorsopen. You. He pointed at Zackary. Didn t Remy tell you to get yourskinny ass to the bridge? The kitchen is on the way to the bridge.Tell him to hold his nutsand bolts. Zackary waved a hand at Blade as if to dismiss him.Pax grabbed his bowl and held on as Blade chased the little guyaround the counter and out of the door.Blade returned a minute laterand held his hand out, Adwaka grabbing hold like his life dependedon it, grinning like a loon at Blade. We re in Federation territory.Remy wanted me to let you twoknow, Blade said before taking his mate out of the kitchen. I hope he loosens up soon, Gigi commented as he waved hishand after Adwaka. It d be fun for the three of us to hang outtogether [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]