Cover Reveal: Captain of the Guard

Poppy stopped and looked at Accalia spread out before her. A part of her would miss Earth, and her parents.

But she belonged here now.

She’d embrace her life on Damar with her gorgeous mate. She lifted her hand and the jewel on her ring glinted in the sunlight.

Brodin loved her. They’d make a life together, and she’d help him rule Damar, and grow old at his side.

She could learn more about the technology here, and use her skills. The head of the science team had already reached out to her and asked her to look at the solar-power generators.

Yes, it felt very nice to belong.

She headed down the path leading toward the landing pads. Her pulse skipped with excitement.

Mal was on her way, for a visit with her overlord.

Poppy grinned. They were coming to collect Thadd, but also so Mal and Poppy could see each other.

She was so excited. She also knew that Graylan was coming from Taln. Tonight, they’d have a feast, and it was a chance for the brothers to discuss Zavir.

They’d beaten Candela, but no one believed that Zavir had given up.

She neared the cleaver lodge. Just beyond it sat a sleek, modern cabin built into the boulders nearby. She knew it was Annora’s place.

Suddenly, the front door flung open, and Annora stalked out.

The First Claw wore fitted pants, and a red top. Her long hair was loose for a change. Wow, it was gorgeous. It also looked like her leg had healed well.

Thadd stormed out the door after her.

The pair spun to face each other, clearly arguing.

Hmm. Working together to fight Candela obviously hadn’t smoothed the relationship between these two. They—

Annora grabbed the front of Thadd’s shirt, yanked him closer, and kissed him.

Thadd shifted, cupped Annora’s ass, and lifted her off her feet. She wrapped her long legs around his hips, and he backed her against the side of the house, and they went at it.

Oh. Oh. Poppy stared, her eyes wide.

Well, she wasn’t sure what to do about this situation. If she moved, they might notice her. If…

Annora ripped her mouth free of Thadd’s and looked over his broad shoulder. Her gaze collided with Poppy’s.

Um. Poppy felt like a deer caught in a pair of headlights.

Annora struggled against Thadd until he put her down. He said something, Annora shook her head. Then she strode off, her long legs moving fast.

Thadd put his hands on his hips, looked at the sky, and very clearly muttered a curse. Then, he stalked off in the opposite direction.

Poppy cleared her throat and grinned. It would be fun to see where that ended up.