Taryn jerked her arm away from Raschen's brother. She swayed but stood proudly, her stomach a now prominent feature. Her eyes met Raschen's and a soft smile crept across her face. The smile melted her apprehension because at that moment the world slipped away until only Taryn and Raschen and unborn children conceived in love remained. She took a step toward him and then another. The Kuguar present stepped out of her way, bowing respectfully. She didn't notice but if she had she would have been shocked by their heartfelt acceptance of her. Just at the foot of the dais, the pri estess stood and growled, low and menacing. Taryn stopped.<br/><br/>"Clear the room." the priestess quietly said. Her words rang crisply with a sharp edge that cut straight to the heart of the matter.<br/><br/>Those in attendance scattered, many taking their platter of food with them.<br/><br/>"And you," she pointed at Lily.<br/><br/>Jax slipped from the head table to stand with his female, pulling her farther away form Loz.<br/><br/>"You and Jax leave my grounds. Because of your service to the Warren, Jax, you and the female will have protection for 24 hours. After that, you both are fair game. Leave now!" Her voice was like a whip's lash, curt and cutting.<br/><br/>Only the four of them stood in the deserted banquet hall. The priestess was struggling with her self control. Taryn could see her quivering with anger.<br/><br/>"I told you, Mother, Brother has been a busy, busy pussy." Loz's voice was a whiny little purr spiked with sarcasm. "Tut, tut, whatever must you do?"