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Worlds of Lakisha Spletzer - Jewels 2 Sneak Peek #2 Newsletter
Sneak peek #2


Special Lt. Jewels Enbran took to the stars with her husband, Dex LoudRoar, Crown Prince of Felinia, to search for answers about Earth's new allies and their enemy, the Lupinious Empire. She didn't expect to have such a difficult time fitting in or dealing with the crushing animosity of the xenophobic Gatoans.Amid the political turmoil and the ongoing war with the Lupines, Jewels struggles with her own understanding of the two species. She tries to keep it together, but that is hard to do with the recurring nightmares, frequent assassination attempts and her own inner demons. She wants to find happiness, but at what cost? Can the deepening love and trust she shares with Dex be enough to withstand the challenges of his people? Is the fate of three empires worth more than her own desires?She thought she would find peace and security with Dex, but the trials and tribulations of her unexpected pairing to royalty are just beginning....
Alien Encounters Saga
Sneak Peak #2 of 5
Book #2: Emerald Rebellion
Chapter 1
Earth, November 2101
Colonel Chris Manroe stared up at the stars and let an unguarded sigh escape. He was taking this brief respite from duty to relax. Soon enough, trouble would come knocking. Earth's inhabitants were woefully unprepared to deal with the approaching storm. A storm that would either cleanse, or destroy, humanity.
His thoughts shifted to Jewels, the nineteen-year-old psionic, who had left Earth for the alien world of Felinia. He pondered the buried secrets she carried, as well as the hope she represented for the future of the worlds depending on her.
Manroe rubbed at his eyes. His sight of possibilities was annoying at times, like tonight. His solid silver eyes glowed and he felt the Jewels matrix shift and settle. He sat up and gave one last glance at the heavens. It was time to get moving. He stood, stretched, slid his shades back on and headed for his grav-car. He had a planet to protect.
* * *
Royal Gatoan Flagship, February 2102
Jewels felt heat. Not just her hands, but her body. Too hot. Suffocating almost, and yet, she struggled to remember why the scent that continued to tickle her nose had not dissipated. She knew she was dreaming, at least, she thought she was. She looked out across the desert.
“Jewels!â€
The shout was faint and she almost missed it. A breeze began to blow and she sniffed the air. Sniffed? Jewels froze, shocked by her actions. She was human, not Gatoan.
“Hello?â€
Her voice echoed across the barren expanse. Jewels grimaced and decided to walk. At least that way she could find someone. The red sun in the sky did not scare her. After all, this was only a dream.
“Jewels!â€
Again that faint shout. It was annoying. She saw neither speaker nor the cause for alarm.
"Look, I'm not in the mood to play games! Show yourself."
"Do not forget the emeralds. Watch out for the rebellion."
"Huh? What do gemstones have to do with anything?" Jewels' anger simmered. "And what rebellion? No one's fighting right now!"
"Beware. Beware. Beware," the voice moaned on the wind.
She was going crazy. She had to be. Jewels squeezed her eyes closed and willed herself to wake from the confusing dream.
* * *
Jewels eyes flew open and she took a fortifying breath. Her groggy mind took a few seconds to remember that she was in bed, curled against Dex's chest. She grinned against his fur and snuggled closer. His scent did much to calm her and dispel the remnants of the bizarre dream she'd just had.
She wondered if it was tension from the voyage. After all, they were only five months away from arriving at Felinia, the Gatoans' homeworld. Jewels felt a twinge of nerves at the thought. When she'd abruptly left Earth six months ago to stay with her Gatoan mate, she hadn't really considered everything. She had wanted to go where Dex was, even if that meant leaving the only home she'd ever known.
A low, purring rumble jarred her from her thoughts. Jewels giggled when she felt Dex's tongue sneak out and sensually lick her neck.
"Yes, Mate?" She glanced up at him and enjoyed staring at his face; so alien, yet very handsome to her.
"Your thoughts are troubled, Little One."
"You reading my mind?"
"I don't have to. You were tossing and turning in your sleep."
"Oh." Jewels squirmed uncomfortably. It'd been a long time since she had a lover. And no one, except Jeremy, had really known all her quirks. She was still getting used to Dex and his way of life.
Dex tenderly stroked her cheek with a claw and increased his purring. "You are my mate. I will protect you and be protected by you. I will share my heart and my soul with you in this life and in the next."
Jewels felt her fears melting away. "You are such a sweet talker," she teased. "It's not fair."
"Sweet words for the Onugrass in my life. You are fire and ice. I love both sides of you. You truly are a worthy mate for a Prince."
She toyed with the patch of golden hair on his chest that marked him as a mixed breed. Dex, more than most, understood about being different and not fitting in. Deep inside her heart and mind, Jewels worried about the Gatoans' reception of her as the mate to their Prince. Being royalty was a scary prospect by itself, never mind the protocols and behaviors she'd be expected to adhere to. It all gave her hives. She really, really hated formalities.
"You are making that adorable face again."
"What?" Jewels blinked and stared up at him. "Dex, why are you looking at me like that?"
"I'm trying to decide which part of you I want to enjoy first."
Heat flooded her face while other parts of her made their presence known at her mate's suggestive words. He had that power over her, turning her into a satisfied mess with his lovemaking.
"Oh? Which one has caught your eye? Maybe my lips? Or perhaps my neck?" she offered, playing along, her body humming with anticipation.
Dex grinned, leaned down and whispered in her ear. Jewels let out a squeal as he gathered her in his arms and rolled on to his back, putting her on top.
Wide-eyed she stared down at him as he smirked. "Now, my Onugrass, let us play."
Jewels, with a happy purr, did just that.
* * *
"My Mate, you have to get up."
Jewels groaned and sat up, pulling the furs up to cover herself. She spotted Dex near the bathing facility, grinning at her. She knew she looked disheveled. They had made love several times before she'd fallen into a peaceful sleep. She suspected that had been Dex's plan all along. Jewels thought about scolding him, but was grateful for it.
"I'm up. What do we have to do today?"
"I am working with my father and, there was a call from Nala while you were sleeping."
She frowned, but was distracted by Dex's happy growl. Her gaze traveled over to him and her breath caught, her attention arrested. He stretched, taking time to make sure she watched his display of power and grace. This was a sight she'd never get tired of.
Dex sniffed the air and smiled. "I'd better stop or we'll both be in trouble."
Jewels laughed and rose, keeping the furs wrapped around her. She padded across the cold floor and came to a stop in front of him. Dex wrapped his arms around her, pulling her flush against him.
"My Onugrass."
"Yes?"
"Good morning." He lowered his head and kissed her.
She was drowning in his kiss. Dex was potent, no doubt about it. She tangled her fingers in his fur, enjoying the silky feel beneath her fingers.
::Love you.::
::And I love you, my one and only,:: he added, breaking the kiss.
He gently swatted her with his tail and she giggled. She pulled away from him with a playful pout.
"I can take a hint. You'd better get going or your father will come hunting for you like last time."
Dex grimaced. "Yes. Let us not have a repeat of that, shall we?"
Jewels couldn't help it. She guffawed, only to laugh harder at Dex's disgruntled expression.
"Sorry!" she gasped and finally brought herself under control. She rose on tiptoe, pulled his face to her and kissed him once more before pulling away. "Get going. I have to bathe and meet Nala."
He trailed his tail down her arm and chuckled when she shivered in response.
"My promise for later," he vowed and glided from the room before she could reply.
Jewels shook her head and hurried to shower. She needed to cool off and find Nala. Time for more cultural learning.
