The Lasaran (Aldebarian Alliance #1) - Dianne Duvall Page 0,80

healers, every one of whom would be more than happy to help if either you or Taelon should need them. Basically, all you have to do is poke your head out of your room and say help.”

Seth held up a finger. “If you go into labor, however, and I’m not here, have someone summon me.”

A little trickle of dread curled through her. “Why?”

“Ami had a very difficult pregnancy,” Seth replied, surprising her with his candor. “Her people were infected with a virus that left almost all of the females infertile and made it extremely difficult for the few women who managed to conceive to carry their babies to term. So she required daily healing sessions to keep her from losing the baby.” Releasing Leah, he strode around the foot of the surgical bed and stopped before Lisa.

He was so freaking tall Lisa had to tilt her head way back to look up at him.

“May I?” he asked and looked pointedly at her belly.

Nerves jangling, she nodded.

Seth rested both large hands on her belly and acquired a look of concentration.

Lisa’s heart began to pound as she waited. Since he could heal wounds with a touch, it seemed quite plausible that if combining Earthling DNA and alien DNA had caused any problems with the baby, he would be able to detect it.

Seth smiled, then released her. “It’s as I thought. Your baby is healthy, as is your pregnancy. The pains were a direct result of that which Taelon experienced. Now that he is well again, you should experience no more until you go into labor.”

Tears of relief filled her eyes. Lisa blinked them back. “The baby is really okay?”

He nodded. “Your daughter is fine. Lasaran DNA is actually not that different from gifted one DNA, so the two blend well.”

“I don’t know what a gifted one is.”

He patted her shoulder. “You are a gifted one. No doubt that is why the military targeted you. But we will get into that later. Let’s get Taelon settled in your room so you can rest.”

“Okay.”

Vampires. Immortals. Taelon’s sister being married to one and having a child. Gifted ones. Healers. Teleporters. Good guys. Bad guys. Antisocial guys. It was all a lot to take in. Lisa still didn’t understand half of it and really just wanted to curl up in bed beside Taelon and wait for him to wake up.

Seth seemed to understand and swiftly settled Taelon in a king-size bed.

Lisa pulled the soft sheet and comforter up to Taelon’s chest, then straightened and looked around the bedroom. It was beautiful, like a very high-end hotel room. And large, capable of holding at least three of the cheap motel rooms she and Taelon had been sharing.

The furniture was expensive and modern: a beautiful dark wood bed, side tables, and matching highboy. A sofa wide enough for Taelon to stretch his long length on. A cushy ottoman. A large flat-screen TV that looked like it cost as much as a semester’s college tuition.

Seth, Melanie, and Bastien left as soon as Taelon was settled. Ami, Marcus, and Leah lingered. Ami shifted restively, clearly wanting to stay with her brother.

Marcus touched a hand to her back. Ami glanced up at him. The two stared at each other long enough for Lisa to wonder if they were communicating telepathically.

Then Ami nodded and gave Lisa another hug. “Thank you for bringing my brother back to me. If you need anything, please let me know.”

Reluctantly, she left the room, her husband trailing after her.

Leah remained behind and closed the door. “It’s a lot to take in, isn’t it?” she asked, her smile kind.

Lisa nodded.

“Well, we’re all here for you, Lisa. Whatever you need.” She crossed to the highboy. “Speaking of which, I took the liberty of stocking this with clothing for you both. This is David’s home. He’s Seth’s second-in-command and always keeps a large supply of clothing on hand for any immortals who might decide to spend the night. Everyone loves Seth and is very protective of Ami and Adira, so a lot of them like to drop in and stay for a while.” She patted the top two drawers. “These are for Taelon. Pants, shirts, boxers, and socks. I put a selection of boots in the closet.” She patted two middle drawers. “You and Ami are pretty close in size, so I borrowed some of her maternity clothes for you. Some are in here, and some are hanging in the closet. If they fit, I’ll send Sheldon and Tracy out