Chapter 7
Taoke huffed saying, "It seems my pup is well cared for and while I am not thrilled you are the one charged with her care. I will accept it I will return to my mission I expect progress reports until I return upon its completion. I have no interest in being your consort."
Taoke left in a huff leaving his young pup behind he'd be back in time to see lessons begin if he wasn't pleased he'd be very vocal about his displeasure. Once old enough to eat solids the pup could be raised by any female that would tend to her. He knew due to his coloring he'd have an issue finding a female willing to take in an orphaned female pup. He was likely stuck with this female until the pup was old enough to go to the academy. Honor was confused asking, "Why were you so hard on Taoke?"
Jame-e looked at her surprised responding, "Any male interested gets the same harshness. They don't like it because of the ooman face. They underestimate me and my skills it's a direct insult. One of many he gave he's lucky he's leaving this home alive I was tempted more than once to end him. I spared him for Luna's sake she deserves an ancestor for the questions she will have once she's grown."
Ghardeh was glad when the other male left. He felt the male was being a complete fool any male would be lucky to plant their seed in Jame-e. His pup had been graced by papa herself by being placed in Jame-e's care. He really had wanted to tear into the male for his nerve but he didn't want to get on Jame-e's bad side he wanted to prove himself worthy. He had checked with the healer and found every time she was fertile her life mate had been able to successfully plant his seed. Not once had she rejected his seed and all her pups were making a mark for themselves. He could only hope that one day his pup would join her others.
Jame-e had looked to Ghardeh saying, "You will follow me I have something my life mate wishes you to see. I made him leave something behind should he not return and he humored me by actually doing so."
Together they entered the room it was the first time Jame-e had entered the room. They had agreed she wouldn't enter until he returned or mating season hit. There was no way he'd know she'd enter for picking a consort. She saw the room filled with trophy's they had acquired together and it took her breath away. As she was taking it all in her life mates voice entered the room. She turned in direction of the voice there was a hologram of Ci'tde causing her to gasp in surprise. He said to her, "It's about time I've returned to you do you like your gift love? I expect to be rewarded for all of my efforts in this room." She laughed at him as the hologram gave her a lustful look.
He continued, "As you know we killed all these together and if you are here because it's mating season. Then I am clearly a fool for having not returned home sooner. To the male, she has brought in here are you worthy of her for this mating season? If you are then good, however, I do plan on returning and next mating season she is mine again. If you don't like that I will happily fight you for her. Although knowing her she will put you in your place way before you get around to challenging me. As for you, my love I will not be tempted by Cetanu you are way too much of a temptation to leave."
Honor laughed before saying, "Bearer Jame-e he's just so typically male it's too funny. This gift of his is perfect it lets males know what you and your life mate are capable of together."
As Ghardeh looked around the room he said, "I'm not worthy and I'd never be as worthy as your life mate is. However, I am willing to prove myself worthy enough and should I not do so I will find a female I am worthy of to breed."
Jame-e nodded in agreement that was an acceptable compromise she could live with that and would allow the male to prove his worth. Jame-e finally replied, "You will have to take on all challengers and once she goes to Academy there will be a ceremony. The council will likely make you go into heat. They know full well that my honor won't allow you to suffer. However, it will be strictly what a typical Yautja rut includes. Mahnde was kind enough to allow me to view a recording of a mating. What I do with my life mate is reserved for him alone."
Ghardeh understood she would do what her duty required and nothing more. For him, that was enough he'd get to have her the once and after that it would be up to her if she allowed it again. He looked forward to it and he didn't doubt she'd make him earn it. He could purr for the female pup to calm her anger until she went to the Academy. Then they'd be going to the backwater planet known as Earth. He was looking forward to returning there to see where he had been raised. Ghardeh had also decided he'd help Jame-e raise the female as it didn't seem as if her sire had any interest in her.
Ghardeh true to his word not only kept all other males away but had taken on the role of sire for the pup. Jame-e had been impressed with his commitment to them both. Over time Luna developed a knack for swimming and problem-solving. She could climb as long as she did so slowly and her speed when running was slow. It didn't take long for Luna to go off to Academy promising to make Jame-e proud of her.
At her coronation, Ghardeh had been the one to decide they break tradition and not mate. He had argued that it wasn't mating season and there was no need until then. The Elders didn't argue due to wanting them to start heading to Earth. They usually only heal coronation of new Matriarchs during mating season for that very reason. This time, however, they couldn't wait until then it was important that they secured Earth right away.
Word Definitions:
Yautja / English
Cetanu / The Black Hunter (God of Death)
Ooman / Human
Papa / God
Pup / Child or baby
