Jordan called and Jacob put him speaker phone, “Hey guys, Merry Christmas.”
“Merry Christmas,” they all said in return.
“So, I’m going to head out and go back to Texas,” Jordan said. “Things are a bit tense, as you saw from last night. But I have gift for the baby before I get on a plane.”
“I don’t see a box under the tree,” Eden commented.
“It’s not in a box,” Jordan’s voice sounded amused. “Sera will be the new name of our AI voice assistant. She’ll be able to turn on lights, TVs, set room and water temperatures and handle the music systems, plus much more.”
“Well, that’s amazing!” Eden exclaimed. “Hopefully, she doesn’t go crazy and try to take over the world.”
“Man, that would be too cool!” Jordan cheered over the phone.
“No, no it wouldn’t be,” Jacob said. “Anyway, thank you buddy. I’m going to look forward to readying Sera’s programing when it’s all up.”
“I’ll be sending you the new coding by the beginning of the new year,” Jordan said. “Merry Christmas again guys, my flight is boarding... Later.”
“Your Uncle Jordan may have created an evil artificial intelligence just for you,” Sonja cooed at Sera.
Jacob looked at his phone again. “We have to table the rest of gift opening for a little bit and head outside.”
“What are you up to now, Jacob Sato?” Eden asked.
“Let’s go find out.” He beamed at her.
Outside, the sun felt warm but the air was light and definitely not the usual heat of Arizona. Christmas never really got cold but it definitely became comfortable.
Eden didn’t know what she expected for Jacob’s version of twelve drummers drumming. She certainly didn’t expect a whole parade, led by the 12 drummers and then a float with Santa, elves, fairies and dancing toys.
Neighbors came out, with kids and these families were in as much awe as Eden was.
Sonja had her phone out recording the parade.
Eden laughed in delight. “You got Sera a whole parade?”
“A small parade.” He held up two fingers with a small gap between.
“Floats, dancing bears...” Eden gaped at the parade passing by. “The drummers are dressed like toy soldiers.”
“They’ll go around the neighborhood twice then go back to Toyland,” Jacob said. “But till then...” He held up his hand and the whole parade stopped. “Shall we take our princess to be the bell of a parade?”
Eden placed her hand in his with a smile. “Lets.”
That was how Christmas morning started for Eden, Jacob and Sera. Along with his sisters, they ended up on a float going down the street in his neighborhood. Later this afternoon at grandma and grandpa’s, there would be more food and family. But for now, their daughter was wearing a small tiara and they were all still in their pajamas as they waved to neighbors.
With each gift from her true love, Eden knew that they were meant to be.
The End
Also by Dahlia Rose
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Army Beasts
Army Beasts Resurrection
Embrace The Beast
Cajun Mate Series
Christmas Three
Calender Men
April's Fool
August Rush
Cowboys of January
Fireworks and Mr. July
Holidays With You
Marines of May
Mr. February
My Calendar Men Box Set
Spank Me Mr. March
Thrill Me Mr. October
Together In November
When September Ends
Desire De Jour Series
Bun In The Oven
Dragon Nights
Royal Fire
Love Happens In Westerly
I Think We're Alone Now
Eclipse of The Heart
My daddy Is A Hero
My Daddy Is a Hero 1 (Master Chief Marrone)
My Daddy Is a Hero 2 (First Lieutenant Cutter)
My Daddy Is a Hero 3 (Gunny Sergeant Aidan Brooks)
My Daddy Is a Hero 4 (Captain Simon Brevard)
My Daddy Is A Hero 5 (LCDR Chase Latos)
Not Just Royals
The Duke Takes A Wife
Three Times A Lady
The Bride of Mackenzie Black
Not Just Royals Trilogy
Royale Fairytales
Where She Lays
Swat Chronicles
Don't Deny Me
S.W.A.T Chronicles
My Kryptonite
Castle In The Sky
SWAT Chronicles
One Tough Cop
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The Charmed Cookbook Series
Roux The Dae
Soca Soul Food
The Collettes Saga
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The Collette's: Sola
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The Cowboy In New York
The Paladin Dragons
A Dragon's Choice
The Perci Podcast Series
Perci Rules The World
Wolfe Corp Series
When Wolfe Calls
Wolfe's Kin
Standalone
Sweet Christmas Surrender
Gypsy Moon
Taken By Storm
Army Beast 2042
Christmas with a Scoundrel
Helping Kismet
Say Yes
Some Kind Of Wonderful
Text In The City
Hawke's Nest
Stalemate
All I Want For Christmas Is You
Forever Yours
Love and Lights
Melting A Frozen Heart
Seducing Santa
Substitute Daddy
The Right Christmas
Yuletide Mischief
Our Lovely Baby Bump
The Preacher's Son
Handle With Care
Angel Mine
A Pirate's Sacrifice
Chance Of A Lifetime
Flights of Fancy
Paradise Found
Private Dancer
Scaredy Kat
Take me Higher
The Rookie
Uh-Oh It's Magic
Under The Big Top
Velvet, Leather And Roses
Captain On Deck
Night and Day
Operation Daddy
At Last
Father Figure
Skirting The Law
Time After Time
Stay
Irish King
Hot as Ice
Caribbean Blue
When Love Commands
Fall From Grace
Christmas Plum
Bad At Love
Deacon's Downfall
Handcuffed and Bared
The Enlightened Kitty
Wrecked
Daddies in Uniform
Ophelia's Embrace
Perfect Imperfection
His Highland Queen
My True Love Gave To Me
About the Author
Dahlia Rose is the USA Today best-selling multi genre author from Urban fantasy to Romance with a hint of Caribbean spice. She was born and raised on the Caribbean island of Barbados and now currently lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, with her five kids, who she affectionately nicknamed “The Children of the Corn. Along with her husband and longtime love who is also a honorable retired Army veteran. She has a love of dark fantasy, sci-fi, and the things that go bump in the night. With
over seven dozen books published Dahlia has become a reader favorite. Not only because of her writing but her vivacious attitude in talking to her fans online and at various events. Her books feature strong heroines with a Caribbean or African American culture, that is showcased in the vibrancy of her words. Books and writing are her biggest passions, and she hopes to open your imagination to the unknown between the pages of her books.
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