Avelyn and the Alien Daddy (Intergalactic Brides 3) Read Online Free PDF

fine. No disturbances at the station. There was a woman who became overly distraught when she found out she couldn’t be a bride and she had a bit of a meltdown, but one of the human psychiatrists we keep on staff gave her a sedative.”
    “Poor woman. Why couldn’t she be a bride?”
    “The results showed that she can’t have children.”
    It was like being doused in ice water. No matter how attractive she found Thrace, she would always be unsuitable for him. It was a good reminder that she couldn’t have anything more from him than an employer-employee relationship, and to even dream of anything else would be heartbreaking.
    His gaze softened. “I’m sorry, Avelyn. I didn’t think before I spoke.”
    “It’s fine. Really.”
    But it wasn’t. And it never would be, not ever again. Who would want a broken woman? Even human males preferred women who could give them children. Was she doomed to spend the rest of her life alone? It was a depressing thought. Thankfully, their food arrived and distracted her from her morose thoughts.
    She watched as Thrace held Lily with one arm and ate using the other. If she hadn’t known better, she’d have thought he’d been doing it the baby’s entire life. They were so natural together, so perfect… so not hers. She was merely borrowing the baby while Thrace was at work. Maybe she should start distancing herself at night, keep more to her room so she wouldn’t become too attached to them. She’d only been with them for two nights, but it felt like longer. Although she feared it was too late already. Avelyn was already getting way too attached to the father-daughter duo.
    By the time their meal ended, she had almost convinced herself that she could take a step back, that she could distance herself and pull away from the feeling that she belonged with them. Almost. Then Thrace had to ruin it by placing his hand against her back on the way out of the restaurant, the light touch wreaking havoc with her senses. For one brief moment, as she paused next to the limo, she’d thought he was going to lean down and kiss her. But she blinked and the moment was gone. Probably just as well. If the Terran ever kissed her, she had a feeling she wouldn’t want to let go.
    After dropping Thrace back off at the station, she returned to the hotel with a now awake Lily and spent the next hour pacing the living area as she pondered what she was going to do. When the phone rang, it was a welcome distraction.
    “Hello?”
    “Is this Avelyn?” a woman asked.
    “Yes.”
    “This is Victoria. I believe you met my mate Xonos this afternoon? He asked that I call and set up a time to show you around the city.”
    “Oh! Of course. I don’t think today is going to be a good day for an adventure, but perhaps tomorrow?”
    “Tomorrow will be fine, but I have a favor to ask. I’ve just picked up Evie, our daughter, from school and she’s been asking every day when she can see Lily again. I realize you may not be up for company, but would you mind if we came and picked up Lily for a little while?”
    “Oh, well, I don’t know… “ Avelyn chewed on her lower lip. Would Thrace be upset if she let someone walk out the door with his daughter?
    “I tell you what. I’ll call Thrace, run it by him, and ask him to call you if he agrees. Sound fair?”
    “Yes, all right.”
    “I look forward to meeting you.”
    Before she could respond, Victoria had hung up. It was only a few minutes later that Thrace called and said Victoria had permission to pick up Lily for a few hours, and that Avelyn should use the time to relax, do some exploring, or take a nap. He said the time was hers to use as she wished and that he would be home before Victoria returned Lily.
    When Victoria came to pick up Lily, Avelyn was a little nervous. She greeted the woman with a smile, welcoming her into the hotel suite. Lily took notice right away and smiled, waving her hands around. The baby rolled onto her hands and knees and