by Ciara Lake
“Three sunrises, then we have to be back for the full Council meetings. My father wants to help with the negotiations with the terrorist. I think it’s a waste of time.” Kael shrugged. “But, he’s my father and Sovereign of Xihirah,” Kael respectfully expressed. “I do as he commands, at least most of the time.” Kael grinned.
“I think it’s impossible to negotiate with someone like Clitax Tomron, but I’m willing to do what’s asked. I hope I’m wrong.” Saleeya grabbed a fruit and peeled back its skin. “I’ll help if there’s any possibility to make our worlds safer. I’m going to assist on the Delore Moon with the meetings.” Saleeya bit down into the juicy fruit. It sprayed juice all over her face, and she giggled. Kael silently observed her from across the table as she ate her food. He was too quiet.
She began to feel anxious. Just as she was about to grab another fruit, Kael spoke, “Saleeya, I won’t allow you to go to the Delore Moon. You won’t assist with the terrorist. You’re my mate now. It’s far too dangerous for me to allow you to do that. If the terrorist were to know you’re a Xihirian mate, much less a royal mate, you’d be in grave danger. I don’t trust Vitalion to see to your protection. There’s something not right about him. He smells of treachery.” Kael shook his head. His hair fell into his eyes. “Do you know what Realmist Terrorists do to Earthen humans who mate outside of their kind? I’ll tell you,” Kael stressed. “They torture and kill them. You may help the Council here on Xihirah. That’s all. I’ll even take you to Kriton to assist from there. I’ll help with my military support and security. But I won’t allow you to be in the same room with Clitax Tomron or any known Realmist followers.” Kael’s eyes flashed at her. Saleeya was becoming angry at what he was saying. She could feel heat around her neck and bosom.
“Kael Braeden, you won’t boss me around. ‘Allow me’ is strong language. Just because you think I’m your mate you can’t control me like this. My profession has trained me to do this sort of work. Anyway, you can’t order me around in this way. I’ll always be careful,” Saleeya artfully argued. Kael’s eyes flared brighter and his pupils narrowed. As soon as Saleeya finished telling him what she thought, she regretted her heated response.
“I may think you’re my mate!” Kael responded roughly. “I am your mate. My responsibility is to protect you. You’re not trained to deal with Realmist Terrorists. You’re merely a translator, a Communication Specialist with knowledge of cultures. You fool yourself to think that you begin to know the real dangers of dealing with people like the Realmist. I know what the dangers truly are. Truly, I’m not bossing you. I’m protecting you.” Saleeya stood up so fast from her chair it fell over. Mirroring her, Kael rose from his chair as well. He walked around the table toward her, blocking her path. Towering over her, his size was intimidating. Yet Saleeya stood her ground. “Where are you going to go?” he demanded in a deep voice.
“I’m not sure, Kael Braeden, but I’m upset right now. I need to get away from you before I say something I may regret. Maybe you should take me back to the Palace,” Saleeya suggested.
“No, I won’t.” Kael’s voice was loud and intimidating. He sat back down. “We’ll stay here and discuss this. You won’t run away when we argue. We need to learn to talk.”
“Talk? You don’t want to talk. You want to order me around.” Saleeya stamped her foot defiantly. Kael raised his left eyebrow at her, shaking his head. “Don’t look at me that way,” Saleeya nearly shouted.
“Why don’t you go to the bedroom? Calm down and when you’re not so argumentative we’ll talk reasonably about all of this.” Kael pointed toward the bedroom.
“You’re really unbelievable. You mean we’ll just agree to do what you say. I’m not the argumentative one, Kael Braeden.” With her head held high, she stormed away. Saleeya lay down on the bed and cried softly to herself. Her emotions and thoughts were warring. Who have I gotten myself involved? He’s insufferable. He’s so sexy. I want him so much. Saleeya cried herself to sleep.
After many hours passed, Kael came into the bedroom to wake Saleeya. Kael got onto the bed next to her. Gently, he pulled her soft body close to his. “Saleeya,” Kael whispered into her ear. “Wake up. I want to talk with you. I don’t like that we’ve argued. I’m sorry.”
Saleeya sighed. “I’m awake. I saw you come into the room.”
“I want you to be safe. I want you to be happy. I don’t want to argue with you. We should be making love, not fighting. Let’s not ruin this significant time together. Saleeya, you can do whatever you want as long as it doesn’t threaten to hurt you or our family. I don’t want to control you. I want to protect you. There’s a difference.” He stroked her hair. “This Realmist war isn’t a fight for you. You’re not trained for this.” He kissed the side of her face. “Please, let’s be together. At least let’s forget this until we return to the Palace.” Kael surprised Saleeya with his soft, beseeching tone. “Come, lover, let’s take a shower together. I’ll show you how to really enjoy the shower and our abundant water supply.” Saleeya rolled over and faced Kael. She hugged him closely.
“I don’t want to argue either. We’ll talk about this later,” Saleeya agreed, kissing him again. Kael rolled out of bed pulling her into his arms. He carried her into the cleaning chamber shower. They took their clothes off in silence. Kael’s bright, feral eyes watched her undress.
“You’re lovely, sweet, and innocent.” Kael admired her. “I desire you as nothing else or no one else before.” He guided her into the shower area. He motioned her to sit on the bench against the mirrored wall. With expertise, he instructed the water streams to a perfect temperature to flow from both showerheads. Standing in front of her, his cock proudly stood against his stomach near to her face. Every time Saleeya saw his cock, she was amazed at the size. This male was huge and intimidating from head to toe. To be his enemy would be terrifying, and she hadn’t even seen him shift yet. Boldly, Saleeya reached out to take hold of his impressive cock. She leaned forward and placed a tentative kiss on the cock’s head. She licked the bulbous tip. The tip of his penis tasted spicy. Trembling, Kael ran his hands through her hair. He groaned as she touched, kissing him intimately. A pulsing sensation ran through her hand as she gripped him. Kael growled deep in his chest and reached down to help her stand in front of him. With soap on his hands, he proceeded to soap her. He massaged her breasts, her thighs, and her buttocks. The warm water rinsed her. After he was all finished, he turned her and sat on the bench. “Saleeya, turn around,” he softly requested next to her ear. She complied. He grabbed her by her hips and pulled her back into his lap. She could feel his cock pressed against her buttocks and back. “Saleeya, you make me pleased. You satisfy me like no other.” He stroked her lower back. Moving her long, curling, wet hair over her shoulder, he kissed her neck, back, and shoulders. A sort of electricity shot through her system. The feel of his kisses and the warmth of the water beating down on her were indescribably joyful. Once more, she felt like she could faint from the attack of sensations that rolled through her body from her brain down to her feet. Putty in his hands, she surrendered herself completely. Kael picked her up, moving her above his lap. He positioned the head of his cock to enter her tender, throbbing pussy. Still tender from their earlier intercourse, Saleeya groaned in anticipation. “Sit back on me, love.” Saleeya lowered herself onto his stiff member. “Easy, Saleeya, take your time.” Saleeya carefully worked her way down. Her pussy fully enveloped him. They both stilled to relish the glorious experience. In appreciation, Kael groaned into her ear and kissed the side of her face as she leaned back into him. His hands cupped her breasts, kneading them. Saleeya’s pussy pulsed around his cock, gripping and releasing, gripping and releasing, making her feel faint with the awesome sensation. “Move up and down slowly,” Kael encouraged in his seductive tone. Saleeya began to bounce up and down on his lap. His cock moved in and out of her. She bent her head down to watch where their bodies joined. It was thrilling to see his enormous penis moving in and ou
t of her body. Encouraged by what she saw, she bounced more enthusiastically. Kael’s chest rumbled against her back.
“Oh, Kael, it’s beautiful,” Saleeya moaned.
“Look in the mirror across the room. See what I’m watching,” Kael suggested. Saleeya looked up into the mirror. A beautiful couple was copulating. “That’s us. You’re gorgeous.” Kael pressed his hips up into her. He played with her bouncing breasts’ nipples. Saleeya squealed with the joy of climax. Kael joined with a deeply guttural growl. Saleeya watched his face, amazed by what she witnessed. His eyes were now completely Wolfton. They were glossy and bright amber with predatory vertical slits. His handsome face was now fierce and his canines looked evilly long, sharp, and deadly. Her mind spun with the knowledge of her vulnerability. Her womb shuddered convulsively from his constant spray of hot semen into her core.
Here she was, alone in a remote alien jungle madly copulating with this gorgeous yet lethal beast. She was working him into feral frenzy. His large hands even looked bigger on her breasts. For a second she imagined the claws that could suddenly appear. Astoundingly, the thought of his lethal power stimulated her even more. Saleeya caught his gaze in the mirror. They merely stared at each other as they remained joined. “What are you thinking?” Kael asked in a husky, sex-roughened voice, his face still feral with passion.
Saleeya smiled. “I was thinking how I got here. How powerful you are and should I fear you?” She paused, looking him in the eyes. “Also, how good you make me feel. Being with you is amazing. I can’t get enough of you.” She squeezed her buttocks together, making her pussy clasp him more. “Plus, how angry you made me by bossing me concerning my employment. I just wonder what I’m going to do about all of this.” She sighed. “My future, my world, have literally changed forever, and I’m a little afraid,” Saleeya answered in a stream of honesty. Kael remained silent as they continued to examine each other in the mirror.
“Let’s finish washing up. I’ll show you around the house and the jungle outside. It’s midday already.” Kael kissed her neck under her hair. “Saleeya, I’d never harm you. You’ve no need to fear me. You above all others are safe with me, even when I shift. I’d never lose control over my beast and hurt you. Never run from me.” Kael kissed her on her shoulder. He licked her shoulder and looked up to meet her eyes in the mirror. “You’re mine. I’ll always protect you.”
* * * *
Time seemed to stall as Saleeya clung to their stolen moments. Comfortable in the house, she clung to Kael, unwilling to think beyond their moments together. “This place is so relaxing.” Saleeya cuddled closer to Kael on the sofa. Colorful pillows were tossed all around them, adding to the comfort of the environment. “Come, let’s look out the window.” Kael took her hand. “I wanted to take you outside, but it’s been raining too hard.” Kael helped her rise from the sofa’s cushiony embrace. “I love our jungle. I love being with you here.” Running her toes through the carpet’s plush material, she enjoyed the feel of it on her feet. All of her senses were overactive, appreciating every sensation. Stopping in front of the window, they watched the rainfall.
“It’s so beautiful here. I love the rain. These panoramic windows have a gorgeous view of the jungle. We can go outside next time.” She leaned back into his warm embrace. “It’s so vibrantly green, so different from my home world.” Kael wrapped his arm around her waist, pulling her to him. She shivered with pleasure.
“It’s not nearly as gorgeous as you, my love.” Kael kissed the side of her face.
“You’re so sweet, Kael.” Saleeya sighed. “Ziriacan’s truly a rain forest jungle. I could never have imagined a place so wet and green. It must have been nice to grow up on a planet like this one.” Saleeya leaned back more into his arms, enjoying his sweet kisses he placed on her neck and shoulders. “Earth has places similar to this. At least, I’ve read that. It would be great to live here in this house.” She turned in his arms to kiss him back.
Kael held her in his arms while they watched entertainment vids. There were all sorts of interesting vid-disks to view. Saleeya wept and giggled over the two Kriton romance-vids. She was certain that Kael barely paid attention to the vids. During the whole vid, he continued to play with her hair and caress her body through her silky nightgown.
The daylight began to fade and she could no longer see the jungle. Instead, she saw their reflection in the blackened windows. Watching him hold her made her feel warm inside. Between vids, Kael spoke of his family and his life on Xihirah. She loved the sound of his voice. She admired the affection he had for his family. It made her feel more and more tenderness for him. After the second vid, she fell asleep in his arms. She woke to him kissing her exposed breasts. Her nipples were so sensitive. Her pussy dampened in response to the incredible feel of his face against her breast. The roughened whiskers against her tender nipples felt wonderful and aroused her further. Giggling softly, she watched him rub his face against her chest. She bucked at him as he sweetly tortured her with his whiskers. They tickled her. Surprisingly Kael stopped, got up off the sofa, and headed to the kitchen. “Where are you going?” Saleeya could hardly believe he left her in such anticipation. “Why’d you stop? That felt marvelous. I want more.”
“I decided I’m starving.” He winked at her from the kitchen. Saleeya opened her mouth in astonishment.
“When I’m hungry, I’m hungry. What can I say?” He winked at her. She watched Kael prowl across the kitchen looking for food to prepare. Reluctantly she joined him at the kitchen counter.
“Can I help you prepare a meal?” She looked up at him. “I’m hungry for you,” she teased. Wrapping her arms around him, she encouraged him to kiss her. She gasped when he dropped his cooking utensils. Tossing them aside, he hefted her onto the table.
“Oh dear, am I for dinner?” She laughed.
“Yep. You’re the main course.” He crowded between her thighs, his hard length pressed against the tender folds of her pussy.
“Kael, we’re on the….” she stuttered.
“What better place to devour you?” His guttural question shot a bolt of heat straight to her cunt. Leaning back on her elbows, she screamed at the first brush of his tongue on her flesh, his canines leaving a little scratch that reached to her pussy. She wrapped her legs around his, pulling him closer to her.
“You eager girl, you want me?” He kissed and rubbed his face all over her.
* * * *
Their time together flew by. While they were packing to return, Saleeya sat on the edge of the bed and played with her hands, looking down at the floor. “I don’t want to go back,” she sighed. “I enjoyed this too much. I’m surprisingly tired and just want to crawl back into this bed with you. I want to stay here with you for a while longer.”
Kael sat next to her. He wrapped his arm around her shoulders and pressed her tightly into his side. “Saleeya, you’re probably tired because your body is changing. You’re transforming. Your body is preparing itself for my seed to take root.” He smiled brightly at her.
“Oh my Deity,” Saleeya jerked around to look up at Kael. “I didn’t even think about getting pregnant. I’ve never had to think of such things before.” Tears filled her eyes at the wash of emotions.
“Oh, my precious Saleeya, mates are supposed to have children. Don’t you want to be a mother?” Kael gazed into her eyes.
Saleeya nodded. “But not so soon. Kael, don’t you think we need to spend time together alone for a while at first? We need to learn each other first…”
“We’re learning each other, right now. When we get back to the Palace, I’ll go to the Med Clinic to get a shot to delay impregnation. To continue the mating and allow the transformation I must spend within you. However, it isn’t forbidden to engage in planned pregnancy. I’ve never had to worry about such things. You’re the only female I can father a child with,” Kael revealed, and his expression was tender and understanding. He placed a curl behind her ear. “Now, Saleeya, I’m going to carry you out
to the transport, unless you want to walk? It’s not raining, but it’s wet and slippery. Next time we come, I’ll take you into the jungle and show you all of my world and the places I love. We will have plenty of time to get to know each other better. Don’t worry.”
“When can we come back?” She clung to him as he scooped her up into his arms.
“As soon as we finish with the Kritons and this stupid Realmist agenda. Then we’ll have a Joining Ceremony officially signifying you as my mate. It’ll be a celebratory affair. My mother and sisters will smother you with affection and gifts. Hopefully, my mother will have her twins soon.” Kael smiled down at her, and then his expression became more serious. “Saleeya, we won’t tell Vitalion or any of the others of our mating. The only outsider that’ll know will be Mia. My father has probably already advised Mia not to reveal anything to anyone. That would be the reason why they sent Mia on a sightseeing trip with one of my sisters. Father told Vitalion that you and Mia went off with my twin sister to attend to some female diplomacy in the capital.” Kael cupped her jaw. “I’m sorry we lied to him, but, it’s necessary. The Xihirians will know we’ve mated. They’ll say nothing. There’s no hiding it from my kind.”
“Why is our mating a secret? How can we keep it a secret?” Saleeya frowned.
“It’ll be difficult. But we must for now. Please trust me.”
“I know Vitalion will be enraged that I’ve been off spending time with you. But I don’t care. If he fires me, I guess you win. I won’t be able to help with the Realmist meeting on the Delore Moon.”
Kael sighed, exasperation clear in his narrowed gaze. “Saleeya, it’s not a secret from those who count. Plus, it won’t be a secret at all for long. I want the universe to know you’re mine. I’m merely protecting you. I believe that Vitalion is a Realmist sympathizer.”
