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the frame. Pausing in front of the open door, he looked back at her.  You know, if you decide to leave
Menace, we could use a woman like you on our team. Your skills are quite impressive.
Naya glanced at Menace, who snored even louder now. Love blossomed in her chest.  I m
flattered, but no thanks. I m staying right here.
With a final nod, Terror left the hospital room. She ran her finger along the edge of the envelope.
Out in the hall, something noisy and metal hit the floor. The ensuing clatter ripped Menace from his
dead sleep. He jumped to his feet and turned his body so that he shielded her on the bed.
She smiled at the sight of him protecting her and caressed his arm. Menace jerked as her touch
registered. Spinning around, he gazed down at her in surprise and wonder.  Naya?
 Hey. She didn t know what else to say.
 Hey, sweetheart. His grin quickly morphed to a tight line of concern.  Should I get a medic? Are
you in pain?
 I m good. She rubbed his fingers.  I m a little groggy, but I feel okay.
He eased onto the bed and caressed her cheek.  I m so glad you re finally awake. It s been six days
since I brought you here.
Her eyes widened with shock.  Six?
 Yes. They kept you in a medically induced coma for three days and then weaned you off the
sedative and on to some accelerated healing drugs. From what I understand, it takes a lot out of your
smaller bodies. Exhaustion is a side effect.
She glanced down at the hospital gown covering her stomach.  Is it bad? The scarring, I mean.
He didn t lie to her.  It s not pretty, but they tell me it will heal nicely. You ve seen my scars.
Yours will look the same in time.
 I guess that s not so bad. Better than the alternative, she thought grimly.
 Naya, some of your injuries required certain repairs that might upset you.
Gruesome images flashed through her mind. Weakly she ordered,  Just tell me.
Menace held her hand.  They had to take one of your ovaries. Your uterine artery was damaged.
The shock of it left her dizzy. After avoiding pregnancy for most of her adult life, the thought of
never experiencing one cut deeply.  Can I will I be able to have babies?
 Yes, he answered quickly.  They assured me that in time there s no reason you can t have
children. They ll monitor you more during pregnancy but you ll be perfectly fine.
Relieved, she took some slow breaths to still her racing heart.  Next time, you might want to lead
off with the good news, Menace.
 There had better not be a next time, Naya. He brushed his fingertips along her forehead and down
her jawline.  You scared the hell out of me. I thought  He stopped himself and gulped.  I know I
screwed up, Naya. I know you probably hate me and you ll never trust me again, but I still love you.
I ll always love you. Even though I don t deserve you.
 Hush, she whispered. Emotions warred within her. She traced the hard lines of his face and
gazed into his light-green eyes.  You re a big, stupid sky warrior and, yes, you broke my heart and my
trust. I m not saying it s going to be easy to start over but, Menace, you re the only man in the universe
who can help me piece it all back together.
Menace exhaled roughly, the sound very near a sob. Eyes glistening, he blinked rapidly and pressed
his forehead to hers.  I ll do whatever it takes to make this right.
Eyes closed, she savored his heat and scent.  You could start by telling me you love me and giving
me a kiss.
Pulling back, he peered down at her with such adoration. He claimed her lips in a tender kiss.  I
love you.
 I love you too. She remembered the envelope and found it next to her hip. She lifted it up for
Menace to see.  Terror brought this.
His gaze turned murderous.  That bastard was here?
 I guess beating the crap out of one another wasn t enough to settle up?
 Not even close, Menace growled.  Why? Have you forgiven him?
 No, but I m not going to waste energy being angry at him. She rubbed her thumb across his mouth.
 You shouldn t either.
He didn t say anything. Tapping the envelope, he said,  You better open it.
Her gaze fell to his cast.  How long are you in that thing?
 Three weeks if the bone-knitting injections work.
Amazed by the kind of medicine and technology the Harcos possessed, Naya opened the red
envelope. Official-looking papers were tucked inside. She pulled them out and showed them to
Menace. His expression instantly brightened.  They rescinded our forced divorce and reinstated our
bond.
 That was fast.
Menace s happiness deflated.  You don t have to sign the contract again. I don t expect& Not
after& 
She rolled her eyes.  What happened to the rough, possessive sky warrior who chased me down in
the forest and tossed me over his shoulder? Aren t you supposed to just tell me that I m signing the
contract again?
 I m sorely tempted to give it a try. Chuckling, Menace reached into his pocket and retrieved the
blue collar he d chosen for her. Somber and with such emotion lacing his voice, he said,  I don t
expect you to start wearing it anytime soon but when you re ready, you let me know.
 Well, isn t this quite a change? You re actually asking me what I want this go-round? She
laughed softly.  The last time you had a bonding contract in hand, you had me gagged and cuffed and
already wearing your collar.
He flashed her that sexy grin she loved so much.  Sweetheart, you ll be out of here in no time.
Believe me. That can be easily arranged.
The promise of good times to come made her smile. She grasped the front of his shirt and dragged
him down for another kiss. Smiling, she ghosted her mouth across his.  Baby, I m counting on it.
The End
About Lolita Lopez
While browsing bookstore shelves as a teenager, Lo discovered the erotic writings of Anaïs Nin
and Anne Roquelaure. Certain her mother would not approve, Lo smuggled the books home and
squirreled them away in the most likely of places under her bed. Late at night, she delved into the
sensual worlds both writers created.
As a co-ed studying biochemistry and genetics at Texas A&M University, Lo dabbled in creating
naughty tales to entertain her friends. Study for a midterm or pen a deliciously dirty story to delight
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Luckily, Lo stumbled onto the world of erotic romance publishers. She realized there were other
readers and writers who loved and craved breathtaking romance with the spiciest of love scenes. She
took a chance and submitted her first novella. The rest is history.
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Also by Lolita Lopez
Bad, Bad Things
English Vice
Grabbed by Vicious
Illicit Bargain
Nocturnal Obsession
Pressing the Flesh
Swap Meet
The Big V
Turn-Down Service
Ultimate Prize
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