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to be. They do not have a right to lands or property here beyond what I have offered them. I did not choose them, they chose me and I had no voice for their first century of occupation. That has changed and I will not be silent again.
    “Okay, as long as we know what we are dealing with, we can make a plan.”
    Issul ran his hand down her back, caressing her thigh where it hitched over his hip. “We will be fine. I am sure of it. Nothing will harm you while I am around and you are still officially my bodyguard. We will get through this point in Zeering’s history and centuries from now, we will smile in remembrance at what we have overcome. Consider it part of our courtship period.”
    She laughed and pressed against him, rubbing her breasts against the warm plane of his chest. “Did your people engage in this kind of courtship?”
    He smiled. “No, we fought for and grabbed our mates. In fact, I think I was attempting to impress a female when I was taken. At this particular moment, I do not regret anything that happened after.”
    Sebena reached up and stroked his ear. “Aw, that is so sweet. Don’t worry, I will make you regret it.”
    His chuckle moved his stiffening cock inside her. “You plan to make me regret our joining?”
    She rocked her hips against his lazily. “Of course, everyone needs a hobby.”
    He rolled to his back and caressed her torso slowly. “I think I can offer you a better hobby than regret.”
    She rose and fell, an enigmatic smile crossing her lips as she concentrated on the strokes deep within.
    Dark and light swirled around them, the glow of Zeering combining with the daylight streaming in through the windows. Sebena watched her lover, her partner and her mate as she took them to the heights of enjoyment and when they were both on the edge, Zeering joined them and tipped them over.
    * * * *
    Karri listened to the sounds of the Avatars coupling. One day she hoped to find that sort of connection with a male, even if marriage was off the table as High Priestess of Avatar Sebena.
    She guarded their door with pride. Her fatigue had been burned off by Sebena’s touch and with her family safe and taken care of she was ready for this new phase of her life.
    When a wave of power passed over her, she stood taller. The pleasure that the Avatars were sharing would benefit anyone who was close enough. Karri could feel herself getting stronger, taller and the bruises on her face no longer ached.
    It had been shocking to watch her uncle’s head explode, but she realized now that the death her brother had experienced years earlier had been swift and merciful. He had met the planet and burst into flame, without the agony of a slow death.
    Karri lifted her pad and created sketches of clothing and hairstyles that would flatter Avatar Sebena and her lovely and exotic hair. If she was to be the high priestess, Karri was going to make sure that her Avatar was impeccably presented at all times. The seamstresses might hate her, but she was going to make sure that every thread was just so for her new mistress.
    The moment that Zeering had offered her sisters’ dowries, the Althip clan had irrevocably been made loyal to the Avatars. To be able to marry above their bloodlines was an option that none of her sisters had ever imagined. They may be worker class, but with their attachment to the temple, the Althips now had a social standing that would allow them options.
    The speed with which the Avatars had moved to save Karri’s life also warmed her when she remembered it. No matter what others thought about the aliens in their midst, Karri knew one thing. Sebena and Issul would always try to do what was best for the population at large. It was a good focus to have in creatures that could literally move the ground under your feet.
    Another wave of power washed over her and Karri laughed. The Avatars were a good match and it seemed they were going to be proving it all day. That was fine, the high priestess would be