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  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

  12 Days of Christmas Book 4

  Lola and the Four Calling Byrds

  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

  Mr. June

  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

  Swat Chronicles 'Wicked'

  The Charmed Cookbook Series

  Roux The Dae

  Soca Soul Food

  The Collettes Saga

  The Collettes: Luna

  The Collette's: Sola

  The Collettes Saga 'Willa"

  The Cowboy Way Series

  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

  The Soulmates Curse

  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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