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“Yes,” I said with a smile. “He is the real deal. I couldn’t be any happier. Ryrik is the best thing that’s ever happened to me. And I can just tell my life is only going to get better.”
“Well, that’s good. Because I don’t think the bite is reversible.”
We both laughed.
“How about you?” I asked. “How are you enjoying your freedom on Thodos III?”
“Oh, I’ve managed to have my fun,” she said, waggling her eyebrows. Isa then looked over at a group of men at a nearby table. She raised an eyebrow suggestively, and they practically drooled as they all tried to compete for her attention.
“So, settling down is not in your plans?”
“Fuck, no.”
It was nothing short of amazing. We were there, together, free and happy. We could have spent all morning in that café, simply talking and reveling in our new lives and freedoms. Neither of us ever expected to make it here at all, let alone together. We were finally living a good life.
Draven, Ryrik, and the other Vinduthi had truly staked their claim on Thodos III. They were now, undisputedly, at the top of the food chain in the space station. And this party would let everyone else on the station know that fact.
But that wasn’t the only reason. Conii had caused a lot of issues with the Black Star’s guests and clients in her final scheme. This was set to be an apology to all of the high rollers for the trouble.
But Isa and I were just going to have some fun.
It was already in full swing when we arrived. The lounge was packed with aliens of all kinds wearing the fanciest attires and drinking outrageous amounts of alcohol. It seemed the apology was working.
I found Ryrik by the bar with a Zequinid’s insectoid arms draped around his shoulders. Ryrik looked at me, the corner of his mouth lifted in a half-smile as he handed the Zequinid another drink.
“I’m sorry I yelled at you,” the Zequinid slurred as he took the drink. “I was just so… That Conii, I don’t even know how she found out about my money!”
“Well, the point is, she’s gone now,” Ryrik responded. “Now if you’ll excuse me…”
“Of course,” the Zequinid responded before chugging his drink.
Ryrik then stepped away to join me. A warmth grew in my stomach. Even surrounded by all these important people, Ryrik’s focus and attention was still firmly on me. It was a feeling like no other.
Just as he reached me, a slow, waltz-like song started to play.
“May I have this dance?”
“You may,” I said, unable to hide the huge smile on my face.
Ryrik took my hand and led me to the dance floor. He placed his other hand on my hip. I put my other one on his shoulder, and we began to dance. He held me close as we swayed.
“This is quite the party,” I said. “Do you hold events like this often?”
“Not of this size,” Ryrik said. “But don’t worry. We’ll have plenty of chances to dance together.”
“I was wondering that. But I was asking because… You’re giving a lot of drinks away for free.”
“Oh.” Ryrik pulled me to him, whispering hot words into my ear. “They’ll all be gambling away twice what they drank before they sober up. Then they’ll keep coming back here for more. We’re probably about to have our best quarter ever. And as my mate, you’ll see that benefit, too.”
Ryrik then spun me away and spun me back to him. He then held me even closer to his body.
“I love you, Ryrik.”
“I love you, too.”
I placed my head on his chest and looked around the room as we danced. It really was a lovely place to be. I saw everyone having a great time now that the danger was over.
Nearby, Draven and his mate, Elara, were also dancing together. Laux and his mate, Lila, were by the bar, schmoozing with some high rollers. Alkard and his inner circle held court as well. Sakkar and Alyssa handed out drinks together. Jalik and Serena were in a big group of guests laughing. Thelev and Claire were just arriving with even more guests in tow behind them.
