Free Air Dragon's Baby (Dragon Shifter Scifi Alien Romance) (Elemental Dragons Book 2) by Juno Wells, Scarlett Grove Page B

dealing with today. He was growing tired of their disrespect and indifference to his culture and his planet and his people.
    “The state of Draconia is not accustomed to providing military assistance to planets that are not under her direct control.”
    “What do you mean by that?”
    “I mean that if you were to convince the princes to give up power of Galaton to Draconia, I'm sure we could spare our military vessels in your defense, otherwise you will have to defend yourselves.”
    “We have been allies for thousands of years,” Elait said through gritted teeth
    “In that time, we have never provided military assistance and we have no reason to. We are trade partners and that is all. Galaton can be replaced. You use our mating lottery and don’t bother finding your own mate contracts. I wouldn't overstep my bounds if I were you,” the admiral said.
    “Very well,” Elait said. We will mount our own defense. Galaton has always provided for itself and we will continue to do so. I only hope that the Mulgor invasion does not interfere with trade in the essential minerals Draconia requires from Galaton. Thank you for your time, Admiral,” Elait said.
    Elait turned off the holographic screen, knowing that he had made his point. But he couldn't wait around for Draconia to help Galaton. He and the other princes would have to do something to take care of the planet themselves.
    As the ship slowly piloted through the dark void of space, Elait contacted the other princes to give them an update of the situation. He brought up all three of their faces on the hologram and addressed them together.
    “I have good news and bad news,” Elait said. “I have rescued my bride and she is an amazing woman. As for the bad news, the Draconian military refuses to send any help in repelling the Mulgor threat in the only safe route between Draconia and Galaton. How goes the defense of my land?” he asked.
    “The Air Lands are well secured,” the Fire Prince said.
    “That is good,” Elait said.
    “What are we going to do about the other two brides?” the Earth Prince asked.
    “Can we create new travel routes and send them the coordinates?” asked the Water Prince.
    “Those are uncharted star systems. Our best course of action is to fight the Mulgor directly.”
    “We will have to mount a defense on our own,” Elait said.
    “Our brides are already on the way,” the Water Prince said.
    “You can skirt around the Mulgor as I did with your cloaking shields up. But you will both need to leave quickly,” Elait said.
    “Only one of us can be gone at a time,” said the Water Prince.
    “The Earth Prince’s bride is several months behind the Water Prince’s bride. The Water Prince should go out first while the rest of us devise a plan to take down the motherships,” Elait said.
    “That sounds like the best course of action,” said the Fire Prince.
    When they were done and in agreement, Elait closed down the hologram of the other princes. All he wanted was to get back under the covers with his princess and feel her warm little body pressed against his.

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    W hen Elait’s space pod finally broke through the atmosphere of Galaton, Sophia couldn't have been happier. She had everything she'd ever dreamed of. Her prince, her baby, and the chance to fly a spacecraft anytime she wanted to. She had seen parts of the universe that most humans could only imagine, and now she was coming home to Galaton for the first time.
    The transport pod flew into the landing bay over the Crystal Palace.
    It landed on the docking bay and the exit hatch opened up. Sophia picked up Hectosh from his transport cradle and carried him down the exit ramp, walking beside her tall, strong prince.
    Elait and his bride were greeted by Air Land admirals, and the dragons of the other lands who had come to protect Elait’s throne while he was gone.
    The admirals and the crew walked across the broad crystal landing bay, through a wide and impossibly tall arch