My Chameleon Loves [Galactic Nuptials 2] (Siren Publishing Ménage Amour) Read Free Page A

family of the ones that were called. Xortz had not felt the mate pull to Jenilyn as Zintssar and Kernz did. Their father had been disappointed, but accepting of his life decision.
    “I got a communiqué late last night. He’s settled in and says he’s happier than he’s ever been in his life.” Kernz laid his hand on Zintssar’s arm. “This was necessary for Xortz, Zintssar. He had to follow his own path.”
    “I know, but I don’t have to like it. I’d always envisioned us sharing our mate and raising lots of children.”
    Kernz chuckled. “Well, you and I will just have to produce enough to make up for his loss.”
    “All rise.”
    Zintssar came to his feet and watched the door for Jenilyn’s arrival. His breath caught when the door opened and she shuffled in. Her arms were shackled in little metal bracelets that were attached to a chain around her waist. I can’t wait to get you alone, flower. You will never have to suffer such indignities again.
    “Everyone be seated.”
    Zintssar glanced to the front and saw the judge had taken his seat.
    “Your Honor.” The prosecutor, Elliot Reynolds, stood. “The owners of Gracely Investments have informed me they wish to drop the charges pending against Ms. Montgomery.”
    Jenilyn’s attorney quickly stood. “I object, Your Honor. I’ve been given no such notice.”
    The judge frowned. “Really, Mr. Landers. Do you need to be informed prior to the charges being dropped?”
    “It depends on why the charges are dropped, Your Honor.”
    Elliott cleared his throat. “They feel this trial has been a farce and is costing the tax payers more than the money that’s actually missing. They’re willing to let things drop in exchange for a promise from Ms. Montgomery to stay away from their office in the future.”
    Zintssar tensed when Jenilyn stood. Her voice was soft and lyrical like the birds on Arridia.
    “Your Honor, wait.”
    The judge pounded his gavel several times. “Ms. Montgomery, you are represented by counsel and should be discussing everything with him.”
    “Your Honor, I agree with not wanting to waste the tax payer’s money. I can fix that by changing my plea to guilty.”
    The loud buzz of lowered voices burst out all over the courtroom as Zintssar leaned toward Kernz. “She’s lying. She’s not guilty.”
    Kernz frowned. “What would be the purpose of lying about her guilt?”
    “I don’t know, but she’s afraid of something. I can smell her fear from here.”
    The judge banged his gavel again. “I want to see attorneys and the defendant in my chambers immediately.” He stood and turned toward the door.
    “All rise.”
    Zintssar stood and watched his mate follow her attorney to the judge’s chambers.
    Kernz leaned over to whisper. “Maybe one of us should shift and get in there so we know what’s going on.”
    Zintssar growled softly. “We can’t. In order for us to get permission to stay here for the trial, I had to promise father we wouldn’t shift while we are here. He doesn’t want the leaders of this world to find out what we can do.”
    Kernz groaned. “What good is being Arridian if we can’t use our greatest gift to secure our mate?”
    “Patience, Brother. I promise we will not leave this planet without our mate by our side.”
     
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    Jeni stood in front of the judge’s desk, trembling. I can’t let them drop the charges against me. If they release me I’m as good as dead. There’s no way to protect myself. She watched as the judge shuffled the papers on his desk. After a moment she heard the click of the door closing.
    The judge glanced up and settled back in his chair with an exaggerated casualness. “All right, young lady. What is this all about?”
    Jeni looked at Elliot Reynolds and swallowed hard. She clasped her hands together trying not to shake. “I’m tired of all the lies, Judge. I just wanna plead guilty and be sentenced.”
    The judge tilted his head and frowned. “You understand you