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folded his arms across his chest and nodded to Zoran in satisfaction. “I am glad you are the one who is doing this. It looks like far more work than it is worth.”
    “It will be magical,” Melina retorted with a happy smile. “I can’t wait to see how everything is lit up. It has been so long since I’ve celebrated Christmas.”
    “Then we will have to make sure that it happens more often,” Cree replied, wrapping his arms around Melina’s waist and pulling her close to him. Bending his head, he pressed a kiss against her neck. “Now, I think it is time for you to rest. I can feel your fatigue.”
    Melina sighed as she relaxed back against Cree’s tall frame. “Yes,” she reluctantly admitted. “It’s Hope’s feeding time as well.”
    A low rumble escaped Calo at her innocent words, drawing a delicate rose-colored blush to Melina’s cheeks. Her eyes twinkled with exasperated amusement even as Cree picked her up in his arms and turned back toward the palace. Zoran watched in amusement as two of the fiercest warriors known to the Valdier hurried away to take care of their mate.
    “Don’t forget the dinner tonight,” he called out to their retreating figures.
    “We won’t,” Calo replied just before they disappeared inside.
    Zoran turned to look at Viper with a satisfied smile. “I am glad that you and your mate could make it for the dinner tonight. Will you be here for the celebration next week?” He asked.
    Viper nodded. “Yes,” he replied, looking over the huge courtyard and lower garden areas. “We are leaving tonight after the dinner to spend a few days up at Asim’s place in the mountains, but we will be back before the celebration.”
    Zoran nodded and turned toward the main reception area. He and the other men had done everything they could to make this a magical time for their mates. He could only hope it was as joyous an occasion as their Easter and Halloween had been. Each of the Earth holidays had been different and strange, but with a few adjustments, he could see why they celebrated them. It was a time of coming together and celebrating with friends and family. Even his mother said she could feel a difference, a sense of excitement, among not only the people of their world as they embraced the idea of making these holidays their own, but also the symbiots who were embracing the changes.
    "Are Pearl and Asim going back with you?" Zoran asked as they stepped inside.
    "Unfortunately, yes," Viper replied with a sigh of resignation. "Pearl wants to decorate Asim's place as well. At least helping you today has given me ideas."
    Zoran laughed and slapped Viper on the shoulder. "Good luck," he said, as Viper turned to the left when they exited the reception room. "Something tells me you will need it with Pearl."
    Viper just snorted and muttered under his breath. Zoran watched as Viper disappeared around the corner. Turning on his heel, he headed toward his and Abby's living quarters, hoping that she and Zohar would be there. He was in the mood to do a little early celebration for having finished the lights. Rubbing his hands together, he couldn't wait to win Ha'ven's prized air glider. He was sure he had the best lit area in the whole palace.
     

Chapter 5
    "Trelon, what about...," Kelan started to say.
    "An entire week, Kelan," Trelon growled, glaring at his three brothers. "I swear! I'll have you babysitting for an entire week if any of you even think of asking for more lights or having another power grid to be added. In fact, I'll make it two! Amber and Jade, think of it, two weeks of babysitting!"
    Creon chuckled and shook his head. "You'd never make it that long without them," he snorted. "You'd be up our butts the entire time making sure the girls were okay. Do you think we've forgotten what you were like the first few weeks after they were born? You were determined to never sleep again."
    Trelon pointed to Creon and scowled. "Two weeks," he threatened again. "I guarantee my two could