A blush rose when Vera’s mind instantly returned to what Abby had told her about sex with a Veslor. She wanted to find out with Roth whether that was true. Now she just had to figure out how to accomplish her goal.
Worry filled her at the next thought. She might want to stay with him…but what if he didn’t want to keep her?
Chapter Eleven
Roth led Vera to his bedroom after the meal and opened one of his drawers. “Pick any shirt for you to sleep in.”
Vera stepped closer to inspect the contents of the drawer before peering up at him. “I like to sleep naked.”
She watched as Roth glanced down her body.
“I’d really like to share the bed with you, Roth,” she admitted.
“We discussed this. I am protecting you.”
“From you? You’d never hurt me.”
“I would not.”
“Exactly.” Vera remembered everything that Abby had said. Was she scared of potentially mating to Roth when it involved him having to transform into another shape? Yes. But she wasn’t a coward. Roth’s body might change, but he would still be him. Just different looking.
“I’m going to be picked up in a couple days by the company that I work for. I doubt the representatives from New Worlds will want to stick around on Defcon Red once they arrive. They’ll order me to go with them back to Earth.” She took a deep breath. “I have feelings for you, Roth. I know it seems really fast, but it’s the truth. The circumstances of how we met were awful, but you are amazing. I don’t want to miss this opportunity if you feel things for me, too.”
His expression softened as he gazed at her. “Humans normally take a long time to make decisions. You were traumatized by what you endured. I believe it caused you to emotionally bond to me, since I was the one to care for you.”
“I can’t deny that. Everything you’ve done for me, though, has only proven to me how amazing you are. I’ve hoped for my entire life that I’d meet a guy with even a hint of the qualities you have. I never thought I would find him.”
Roth frowned.
“What I mean is that I depended on you, and you didn’t let me down. You went above and beyond for me. I might have been a bit crazy, but I know that I didn’t imagine how the medical staff wanted you to leave me. You refused. I even remember mentions of them threatening to call security to remove you from the room. You risked getting arrested just to keep your word to me. You’re a unicorn, Roth.”
Confusion flashed across his features.
“It means men like you aren’t supposed to really exist—but I found you. I’m not stupid enough to just walk away. Plus, you’re super hot.” Her gaze ran up and down him. “I’ve never been more sexually attracted to someone than I am to you.”
He shook his head. “You have been through trauma and are confused.”
“No. Trust me. I’m not confused about what I want when it comes to you. Most people can’t make up their minds about much. What happened on that planet is going to cause me to probably have nightmares for a long time. Good people died. I didn’t, though. Do you know what I was thinking about most while I was helplessly watching my co-workers die?”
Roth inched closer, his golden gaze softening. “Tell me.”
“I replayed my entire life in my head. I have a lot of regrets. I settled for being with two men who I didn’t really love. I was just lonely. I felt more anger than anything when they let me down. I swore that if I survived, I’d find someone I could love. I think that person is you. Give us a shot, Roth. We have two days to figure out if we’re compatible before those representatives from New Worlds arrive.”
“I don’t wish to be another regret, Vera.”
“That will only happen if we don’t give this a shot. I think I’ve learned more about you in the short time that we’ve spent together than I ever did after months with my past two boyfriends. They never would have been as good to me or stuck by me through that hell. I not only trust you—I don’t want to lose you.”
“You are only grateful to me.”
She shook her head. “No. It’s more than that. I’ve replayed every moment in my head over and over that we spent together since the drugs left my system.” She drew even closer to him. “I’ve never met anyone like you. I’m not talking about you being an alien, either. I mean how good of a person you are. You’re sweet and kind. Patient. Protective. Sexy. I could go on. Not that I need to. You’re wonderful…and I think we should do this testing thing.”
“You do not understand.”
“I do.” She inhaled deeply. “Abby was kind enough to explain a few things. I know you can protect me, so we don’t need to fight to prove that. You already saved my life—and are still doing it at this moment, by keeping me in your cabin after someone tried to kill me again. I also am not afraid that you can change appearances. You won’t scare me if you shift. Bring it on. I accept that about you. Sometimes you have four legs instead of two.”
He closed the drawer behind him with a sigh. “I would frighten you.”
“Wrong. I feel zero fear where you’re concerned, because I know in my heart and in my head that you would never hurt me. I’m one thousand percent convinced of that because you’ve already shown me what an amazing man you are.”
“I’m a male. Not a human man.”
“I know that. Believe me.” She slowly appreciated the sight of his body once again. “All male. You’re incredibly attractive to me.”
Roth growled. “Vera.”
“We have two days before the New Worlds representatives arrive. I’d like to get to know you better. As in, see if we actually have physical chemistry.”
He appeared confused by that phrase.
“See if we’re good in bed together, as well as out of it. We can either do that, or argue. Which one sounds better to you?”
He reached up and ran a hand through his damp black hair, raising his chin to stare at the ceiling, as if searching for patience.
“Is it really such a difficult choice?”
He snapped his chin down, dropped his hand to his side, and growled low. “I refuse to take advantage of you when you’re recovering.”
“The doctors cleared me, Roth. I’m totally healthy. I just need to gain some weight back. Time will do that. I’m cleared for sex.” She wasn’t about to mention she was assuming that part, since the doctors hadn’t given her any physical restrictions.
That seemed to get him thinking.
“And I’m mentally healthy where it concerns you. I’m certain I want to see if there’s something between us before it’s too late. Do you ever visit Earth?”
“No.”
“I’ll probably be stuck there for the next few months. Who knows where my next job will send me? I know it will be on a planet without sentient life. I highly doubt we’ll ever see each other again once I leave. It’s now or never, Roth. Please don’t make me live with the regret of what could have been. I know damn well that I’ll feel that way if I don’t convince you to give us a try.”
With a look she couldn’t interpret, he suddenly invaded her personal space and gently wrapped his big hands around her waist. “Are you certain this is what you want?”
“You? Yes.” She placed her hands on his broad chest. “Do Veslors like to kiss? Can we do that? Only this time, don’t pull away from me.”
“We call it tangling tongues.”
“So sexy… Tangle with me.” She licked her lips.
A deep growling noise made his chest vibrate under her palms. “I’ll be gentle.”
“I have no doubt.”
He suddenly lifted her and turned, carrying her to the bed. “I do want you, Vera.”
“I’m totally on board with that. One thousand percent.”
He lowered her to the large mattress and came down on top of her, careful not to crush her under his heavy body.
“Wait.”
He instantly froze.
Vera wiggled out from under him and began to strip. “Cloth
es will just get in the way. Let’s get naked.”
Roth slid off the bed and grabbed the waist of his shirt, pulling it over his head. She loved the sight of all his muscles. He had the best body ever. She tried not to stare too hard at him but it was difficult.
“Are you certain about this, Vera?”
She paused, peering into his golden eyes. “Absolutely certain. I’ve never been surer of anything.”
He reached for the waist of his pants.
Vera lowered her gaze, heart pounding. She was finally about to see what he’d kept hidden under there. Don’t freak if it looks weird, she silently ordered herself. He was an alien. No matter what Roth revealed, she was willing and ready to have sex with him.
Roth hesitated. “We could just spend more time together. We don’t need to do this.”
She lifted her gaze. “Do you not want me? Please be honest.” It would crush her inside if he backed out or told her he wasn’t really attracted to her after all…but she’d deal.
“I want you, but I don’t wish to frighten you. We’re bigger.”
“I can see that.” She waved a hand at his large body. “I’m not afraid of you. I’ve seen Drak, and I’ve met Abby. He’s much bigger than her, too. They physically work. So will we.”
Roth released the waist of his pants, his hands going to his sides. “Humans don’t like to rush anything. It’s one of the things I’ve learned. You are very different.”
Ouch. She actually flinched.
“What did I say wrong?” Roth took a step closer to her, his expression one of concern.
“I’ve never really been…normal. I just hate having it pointed out.” She inhaled deeply before removing the last of her clothes and straightening.
His entire body tensed as he took her in from head to foot. A low rumbling noise came from him that she found incredibly sexy. She glanced at the front of his pants.
The outline of his cock assured her that he was turned on at the sight of her.
“It would hurt me if you regretted this.”
His softly spoken confession made her want him even more.
“That right there is exactly why I know I won’t. You’re an incredible male, Roth.” She stepped closer to him and reached out with her hands. They trembled a little but she placed them on his chest, stroking his velvety dark skin. “Kiss me, and stop worrying. I have a feeling that we’re going to be really great together.”
At least I hope so. The thought of losing Roth caused her heart to ache.
He lowered his head, and she closed her eyes. His lips brushed against hers, and she slid her hands higher to grip his broad shoulders. Then he deepened the kiss, his tongue meeting her own.
Roth didn’t just kiss. He possessed her mouth. Her body instantly flared to life in all the right ways. She moaned, all thoughts leaving her head.
She barely noticed when he lifted her right off her feet and lowered her onto the bed. They were skin to skin, his chest hot and velvety. She writhed against him, spreading her legs as he settled his hips between her thighs. She hated the feel of his pants still on, wishing they were gone. The thick, hard outline of his cock though the material pressed against her sex. She wrapped her legs around his waist.
Roth broke the kiss and she opened her eyes. His golden gaze was locked on her. “Are you truly certain?”
“I’m already wet and aching for you, Roth.”
“Release me with your legs.”
She really hoped he was asking her to do so just to get his pants out of the way. She unlocked her legs.
Roth slid down her body, and she watched as he seemed to study her breasts. He dipped his head, and she moaned loudly when his hot, wet mouth wrapped around her erect nipple, sucking lightly.
Vera released his shoulders and gently dig her fingers into his damp hair. It was thick, silky to the touch. He sucked harder, and the sensation shot straight to her clit. It throbbed painfully. He released one breast and went for the other.
“I’m ready to take you,” she panted. “I need you inside me.” It had been a long time since she’d had sex. Way too long. But she’d never wanted anyone more. The need made her ache to the point of pain.
He ignored her, nibbling her nipple with his teeth. It made her jolt but it felt wonderful. He released her breast, and she was forced to let go of his hair as he slid down her body farther and right off the bed.
She used her elbows to prop herself up on the bed. “Come back here!”
He gripped her calves and yanked. Vera was knocked flat onto her back as he pulled her to the end of the bed. She lifted her head just as Roth released her legs, sliding his arms under her thighs and shoving them up and apart.
His golden gaze lowered to her sex and his nostrils flared. “You are ready for me.”
She managed to nod. He had her ass near the edge of the bed, her legs spread over his upper arms, and just the position made her ache even more. “Get rid of the pants.”
He smiled at her. It looked almost predatory. That didn’t bother her; everything about Roth was sexy as hell. Even this slightly dangerous look.
He suddenly lowered his head and then his mouth was on her clit.
Vera gasped as he licked her. She dropped her head back onto the mattress and blindly clawed at the bedding with her fingernails. And then Roth didn’t just lick. He sucked. Raw pleasure tore through her. It was extreme and overwhelming. Too much so. She tried to close her legs but Roth adjusted his hold on her, keeping them open.
Growls rumbled from him as he aggressively destroyed her ability to think. The growls added vibration, devastating her in the best ways.
A climax hit her suddenly, so strong that she screamed his name.
It didn’t even sink into her dazed brain that Roth had moved his mouth away from her pussy and flipped her onto her stomach. She opened her eyes, struggling to remember how to breath after how hard he’d made her come, only to realize she was face down on the bed. Roth tugged her down until her feet were on the floor and she was bent over the mattress, using his knee to part her thighs. There was a quiet rustling noise of material.
Then Roth’s chest pressed against her back, and his mouth was at her ear. “I’m going to take you, Vera.”
She managed a nod, still recovering. “Please.”
He covered one of her splayed hands on the bed with his larger one, bracing his body weight to avoid crushing her under him. She loved that he did that, connecting them that way. He adjusted his large body, and then she felt his cock—at least, whatever passed as one for a Veslor—brushing against her slit. The thick, rounded tip of it probed her entrance.
Then Roth pushed against her.
Vera moaned as she felt him entering her. His alien cock was thick. Hard. Hot. He only pushed inside her a little before he stilled. She spread her legs more to encourage him, and Roth made a rumbling noise against her ear, right before he went in deeper.
“Tight,” he groaned.
“Don’t stop! I can take you.”
He withdrew a little and pushed inside her body again. He kept doing that, letting her take more of him with each drive of his hips.
Then something warm but firm pressed against her oversensitive clit, and they both moaned.
Vera was a little confusion. Did he have a second cock that was pressed against her clit? He was buried inside her pussy, stretched her with what felt like a really big dig. And human balls were soft; whatever she felt on her clit wasn’t.
Roth began to grind his hips against her ass, fucking her slowly. Whatever touched her clit stayed there, playing havoc on her senses. Roth picked up the pace, taking her faster. Vera could do nothing but made sounds—lots of them—as another climax built.
She came even harder the second time. Her mind absolutely blown.
Over the white haze of ecstasy that swamped her brain, she heard Roth snarl, and there was no missing when he came too. She could feel him shooting wet heat inside her. Roth pressed against her more firmly where
she was pinned. His body trembled. Then they both panted as if they’d run a marathon.
Vera’s entire body felt boneless.
She grinned. They definitely had chemistry. Explosively so.
Chapter Twelve
Vera woke with a start, confused at first. Utter darkness surrounded her but a large, warm body was curled up along her back. She gently stroked the heavy arm secured around her waist and smiled.
That velvet skin she caressed with her fingertips belonged to Roth. He’d slept with her. They both were lying on sheets with a blanket covering their bodies.
Her memories returned quickly. She must have passed out after they’d had sex. Her smile turned into a huge grin. Sex with Roth had been life-altering. That was something she’d never thought she’d experience with any man.
Male. She remembered that Roth liked that term better, and if she wanted to keep him, she figured that was something she’d have to start saying. He’s a hell of a male.
The grin wouldn’t leave her lips.
“Are you well?”
His raspy voice had her turning her head, though she couldn’t see a thing. “I’m great. Sorry I passed out.”
“You are still recovering from your ordeal. We should have waited.”
That killed her glow, and she wondered if he regretted what they’d done together. “I’ve slept badly without you. That’s why I was tired.”
He snuggled her tighter against his hot bod. “I’m here. Go back to sleep. The rest of my grouping and their mates won’t get up for at least three more hours.”
Vera really wanted to ask him if he was considering taking her for a mate. She just didn’t have the nerve to do that yet. What if he said no? She’d be devastated. It was a no-brainer that she’d stay with Roth if she could. Not only was he sweet and protective, but he’d also had gotten her off twice.
Total keeper. My mama didn’t raise a fool. She grinned again at that thought.
Roth nuzzled her hair with mouth. “You’re not going back to sleep.”
“I’m thinking. Sorry.” She used her fingernails to lightly rake against his skin. She grinned again when she felt his body respond. The cock pressed against her ass began to harden and get bigger. “Does this room have voice command for the lights?”
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