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Talia gripped Tomis’ hand far harder than she meant to, hesitating outside the door to Prince Zander’s Great Room in the palatial pod. Her body felt deliciously tender in so many places after endless hours of lovemaking and her freshly pierced n*****s, ears, and cheek. But her emotions were as raw as her body, and she didn’t feel ready to meet Seke.
They’d gone to the training pod first, to return the airship, then traveled on with Rok and Lily to meet Prince Zander and her father.
“Wait,” she whispered, digging in her heels as he tried to lead her through the door.
Rok and Lily bumped into them from behind.
“Sorry. I...uh...forgot something.”
Lily touched her shoulder. “I know what it’s like to meet family you don’t even remember,” she said. “I ran from it at first, too.” She look
