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“Marriage and matehood are two different things here. Marriage is common, matehood is not. It cannot be chosen. It’s a blessing.” A dreamy smile appeared on his face. “When a Clecanian meets a potential mate, someone who could possibly turn out to be their true mate, they feel it. They’ll change, and their body will awaken in a way it doesn’t for others.”
Yes.
“When a Clecanian recognizes their true mate, mate markings will appear on their bodies and both the individuals will become stronger and faster in order to better protect each other and their offspring.”
How very Fated Mate of them...
“Well, here, a marriage only has to last three months. Matehood is forever, but marriage is more of a…” Zikas scanned the ceiling, trying to find the right words. “A trial.”
I like this.
“I’m not trying to deceive you, Jade. You have to understand, females on this planet can do whatever they want. Choose to marry whomever they want. They also choose whether they want to have sex with their husband during their marriage or not. When a female chooses a male to marry, she’s gifting that male an opportunity, not a right. He’ll do whatever he can to make his wife happy.
i say this become standard law.
“What happens now is you’ll pick three to five males you liked. I’ll give you their file, and that’ll tell you everything you need to know about their abilities.”
this is the best version of Match.com.
One by one, the men came just as they had before, except this time they were holding symbols on small white cards. After they stopped in front of the one-way mirror long enough for the women to write their numbers down, they backed against the wall and waited.
Lmao, it's like a police line up.
“Most females find his scars unappealing,” Zikas explained. “He’s never been chosen, and I don’t think he ever expected to be chosen. He won’t be prepared for a wife.” Asivva jerked her head toward Zikas. “You’re right, he never expects anyone to choose him. He only comes to these because he’s required. Normally he leaves immediately after the Choosing.”
Well, shit...sign me up.
The other half of the time is spent in husbandry school.”
WHY IS THIS NOT A THING????
“There are a few classes every male has to take, and then there are some they can choose. Cooking and childcare, for example, are mandatory. A husband must know how to make a good meal for his wife and, with any luck, his children. A class about pairing beverages with food, however, is optional. The males train in both schools until they’re about twenty, then they take their final exams and earn their grades.” She
But literally, why is thiz not a thing....
Jade had to stop herself from mentally planning the perfect garden to go in that sunny spot.
She is nesting, Folks!
Jade set the towel away and examined one of the black marks curving around his wrist. “Those markings…” She sighed, tracing the mark with her finger. “I’d like to lick every one of them,” she said with a wicked smile. Theo leaned in close and said in a low, rumbling voice, “Is that so?”
THE SCREAM I JUST SCRUMPT!!!!
“I’ve only felt the soft curves of your body twice, but it’s been the highlight of my year, and I haven’t even seen all of you yet.”
Delicious …
“The problem with that expression is that no woman should wish for a knight in shining armor. A knight with shining armor has probably never been to war. They’ve never fought or been hurt. If you want a strong man who can protect you, then you should hope for a knight in dented, scratched, rusted armor. That knight has fought and survived.”
I wish i had heart emojis on here.
She motioned toward Theo and said, “You earned those scars. You survived. The marks that cover your body are an outward representation of your inner strength. Those marks represent the opposite of weakness, and anyone who thinks differently is an idiot.”
TRIPPLE HEART EMOJIS
An idea struck her. Maybe he’d even be able to help me get home.
Who you kiddin'. We all know youre stayinvg...
“Why do you want to return to Earth so badly? I haven’t heard you speak about it much.”
Exactly.
began, tilting her head at Jade, “a wife is supposed to be given these things. The style and quantity of items you purchased would’ve insulted Theo. It’s known that he’s extremely wealthy and if word got out that he’d only purchased those few items for you, he would’ve been viewed poorly.”
Just likd having a fat wife, it meant you were wealthy enough to keep her well fed and clothed!
You cannot fall for the alien!
Yes you can, shut up.
“My life before, as I knew it, ended when I met you. Have a care for my life now.”
Well she is trying, you dick.
indefinitely. She’d also decided, despite her fear of rejection, that she’d make herself emotionally open to a real relationship with Theo. Putting herself out there was terrifying, but she’d realized during her time here that terrifying could also be good.
Smart girl.
“You could betray me a hundred times over, and I fear I’d still fall at your feet.”
Sqeeeeeeeeeeeee!
My eyes haven’t changed.”
YES THEY HAVE MY DOOOOOOOD!
