Claskan, as Kail’s eyes opened for the first time, was wide awake and laying in bed with the most beautiful woman he had ever seen. Carina slept soundly at his side until her snoring disappeared, causing Claskan to startle and wake. He rarely worried about her health and well-being, except in the case of the pregnancy.
After Kail’s birth concern rose that the planet they traveled to would cause the same issue for many. Since that fateful day, no other mothers were taken to their deaths at birth. Kail was the only fluke. There was still concern over his own child and Carina though, since it would be a hybrid.
He lay awake in the early morning considering the possibilities, arm wrapped around her, the grip growing tighter every time he thought of her possible death. Before she woke, tears
