“This wouldn’t be Penny would it?” Penny nodded and edged behind Meryn. The stories that the boys bring in when they get their snacks have been amazing.” Sophia looked down at the small girl.

The poor woman looked positively terrified. “Oh!” Sophia squealed, then rushed around the counter to pull Meryn into a hug. Sophia, this is Meryn McKenzie, Aiden’s mate.” “Huh?”ĭarren reached down to take his mate’s hand.

Meryn blinked, turning to stare at him then his mate. “And with good reason,” he murmured, kissing her temple. He enjoyed the feel of her rounded belly against him where their child rested between them before he pulled her to stand beside him. “You’ll have to forgive my mate, when it comes to women’s health he gets very protective.” Warm arms wrapped around his waist and he felt the pressure of his mate’s lips against his back. “I’m right here.” Meryn waved a hand between them.īehind Darren a soft laugh diverted his attention. He eyed his commander’s small mate carefully before looking up at the squire. “I guess you’re right, Ryuu.”ĭarren felt his chest constrict. “Just because you can’t have caffeine and chocolate, that doesn’t mean everyone should eat it in your stead.” The tall man behind Meryn stepped forward. “Are you sure? There’s no chocolate in those.” Penny pointed to the small, square, yellow cakes. Meryn nodded then looked down at the little girl. They are wonderful pieces of heaven that makes me feel like my soul is getting snuggled.”ĭarren blinked, he had never heard his pastries described quite like that before. “He does feed me, but these,” she pointed to the case.

Meryn looked back at her squire a sheepish look on her face, she turned back to him. He covered the bowl with a damp towel and placed it on the warm stove so the bread would rise. “I’m pretty sure that your squire feeds you Meryn, why do you look so desperate?” Darren wiped his hands and set the bread dough he had been working on to one side. Beside her an equally enraptured little girl licked her lips in anticipation.ĭarren looked up, the tall squire behind them winked and smiled. Inception begins in the timeframe between books 5 (My Brother’s Keeper) and 6 (My Guardian).ĭarren Williams covered his mouth with his hand to cover a smile as the tiny woman in front of him practically smashed her face against the glass case staring at the shelves of desserts inside. Unedited Excerpt- Under full copyright Alanea Alder 2020 Wander through the years while following one of Lycaonia’s most dedicated unit warriors and discover how the Vanguard came to be.

My Commander by Alanea Alder