Chapter 13When they were done, both lay panting on opposite sides of the nest, their wings quivering in the spasms of afterglow.
As soon as he recovered his breath, Alec reached out for Eleuthereia’s hand and kissed it tenderly. I’m sorry. I hope I did not hurt you.”
Eleuthereia laughed. “No need to apologize. If this works, we won’t need to do that again for another fifty years.”
“How long before we know if the egg is viable?”
“Nine days,” she replied, gathering Em’s woolen cloak close to her.
“Did…you want to cuddle?” Alec offered dutifully.
“Did you want to cuddle?” Eleuthereia asked incredulously.
“I don’t want you to think I’m heartless. I don’t want to dishonor you.”
“Alec, you are not heartless. You’ve helped us fill our family with a new child. One that will be loved by you
