Ice Planet Holiday (Ice Planet Barbarians, #4.75)

by Ruby Dixon

Raashel, however, is plump and always smiling. Ironic, given her parents are two of the moodiest people ever.

“We should celebrate Christmas!”

“Girl, I’m Jewish.”

Tiffany is good at everything. She’s beautiful, too, with dark skin the color of rich bronze. I’d hate the bitch if she wasn’t so awesome.

Poor Tiffany. It must suck to be the sexiest single woman on the planet.

I’m drifting off when strong arms lift me up and carry me. I blink awake to see Ereven’s handsome face near mine. He tucks my body against his chest. “You’re tired. Let me put you to sleep.” “I can walk,” I protest. “I know you can. But I like to carry you,” he tells me.

It’s late at night when Nora finally gives birth - a tiny, squalling girl with blue skin and a shock of white-blonde hair. Two minutes later? Her twin emerges, equally blonde and equally pissed. Calm Dagesh takes one look at the fact that he now has twins and has to leave the cave to get some air. Even Maylak’s a bit surprised.

“Anna,” she says, startling me out of my reverie. “Anna and Elsa. Like from the movie Frozen.”

“I’m going to stick my hand up your cooter,” she blurts out. “And turn the baby manually.”

Of course, my mate thinks I hate him right now. Guilt rushes through me. I hate that I hurt him. I hate that pregnant-and-panicky-Georgie turns into such a crankmonster. He deserves better than me.

“I am not convinced these human holidays are worth it.” He gestures at our small cave, still leaf-strewn from his earlier efforts. “Look at all the work I did, and not a single kiss on my cock from my mate.” My snort of derision turns into giggles, and I punch him in the side. “Your mate was a little busy today.” “So she was.” He grins, and I realize he was teasing.

“Nice?” He releases one of my hands and clenches a fist over his heart. “Nice? The sight of you makes my heart pound as if a dozen dvisti run inside my breast.” Funny, I’m pounding the same way. And I feel flushed, and excited. Kind of…excited all over. Tingly. On a hunch, I put a hand to his chest, covering his heart. At the same moment, we both begin to purr.

Oh shit