34 – Technology

"You did not buy me a space ship."

Jag shrugged. "I figured you'd dislike the idea of receiving an expensive gift-"

"You figured correctly-"

"…So I asked your family for financial contribution."

Jaina's jaw fell. "You didn't."

"No." There was humor in his voice. "But your father went over the blueprints, and your mother chose the furnishing. And I checked – all of her tech is light-years above standard." His warm gaze, so familiar. Beloved. "She's for you, Jaina. You need a place, too."

Speechless, she regarded her husband and her home – because that was what the Sky Empress would be.