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loving, he drove for his release with slick hard thrusts that rocked her back on the bed. His fingers teased at her clit and she shuddered around him. Aleyn gasped for breath as he shoved into her and groaned, his hips jerking in his own release.
    He didn’t slump on to her, but rather stood again and fixed his clothing. She was getting irritated at being a little mid-afternoon relief when he pulled her to her feet and locked her in a kiss that made her feel wanted and cherished, his hand on her backside.
    “We have to get to the guard candidates. They have been waiting out in the sun for us to make our appearance.” He murmured that last against her neck and was surprised as she slammed her fist into his arm.
    “Moron. Why did you let me force feed you lunch if they were waiting?”
    “I haven’t been fussed over by a woman in a long time.” He cuddled her. “It was nice.”
    “Well, this is nice , too, but I think we should select my guard. Before we get distracted again.”
    “Wise choice.” He looked her over from head to toe and fixed a few things that had come askew when he tumbled her to the bed. The ruby tiara was once again firmly in place.
    She was presentable by his standards, front and back. He had her twirl for a moment and watched her gown settle around her. She was ready to go.
    “How many guards do we have to pick?”
    “Two shifts, so six royal guards.”
    “They volunteered for this?”
    “Yes. It is an honour to guard the queen.” He seemed sure of it as he opened the door and his guard took up alert positions.
    “We will see.” She swept out the door and waited to be taken to her new babysitters.

 
     
     
     
     
     
    Chapter Seven
     
     
    Two rows of guards, each eight guards long , stood in the sun of the afternoon. Sweat beaded on the heads of several and one or two swayed in the heat. They snapped to attention the instant that Bai and herself came onto the practice field.
    “Shall I introduce you, Madam?” The Captain of the Guard hovered nearby.
    “Not necessary. I simply need to ask them a few questions, is that acceptable?”
    “Certainly, Madam.”
    With Baileez and the Captain trailing in her wake , she was a little nervous, but she got in touch with her talent anyway. “I have a few questions to ask of you and I will need you to honestly answer me.”
    She took a deep breath and raised her voice. “How many of you really want to be here today?” All raised their hands, but two in the second row had been coerced by family obligations.
    “How many of you think it is beneath you to guard the queen?” That was one of the first and two new dissidents.
    “And finally, how many of you are capable of dealing with a woman who is breeding? The next few months are going to be a little rough for everyone.” Seven of the minds recoiled at that sentence. She tapped seven of her rejects and told them that they could leave.
    It now left her with nine candidates.
    “Now for the absolutely last question. Who amongst you is revolted by your king taking an alien as wife?” She looked as deep as she dared and then smiled, all nine were within tolerable levels of enthusiasm and curiosity. No contempt was visible.
    “Okay. I have asked my questions. Any of these men would be welcome as my guard. The rest is up to the Captain, or you , Bai, if you have any objections.” She was secure in her ability to determine that none of these men meant her harm. They would guard her for the honour of being the Queen’s Guard, the job opportunity of a lifetime as the King’s Guard was already full and had backups for any and all personnel.
    Baileez asked a few pertinent questions and her guard were being sent for fittings so that they would be wearing her livery. “Blue and red. Black trim.” Were his only comments when the men selected bowed deeply. The Captain nodded and sent off her new guard.
    Baileez pulled her tightly to his side. She laughed and asked him, “When do they have their