Alien Romance Box Set: Uoria Mates II Complete Series (Books 1 - 10): A Sci-fi Alien Warrior Invasion Abduction Romance

by Ruth Anne Scott

  Chapter 4

  Hannah

  The dinner was great and even Aux was someone that I could see myself being friends with. I noticed something about Aux that I hadn’t quite paid attention to on Wyser though. Maybe because it wasn’t as noticeable? But then I remembered our dreams. Why hadn’t I seen them then? It was a question I had to ask.

  Aux had a silver intricate tattoo around his right eye that went down that side of his face and covered his neck. I didn’t see where it finished because he had a shirt on, but it made me pay more attention to Wyser.

  When he walked me home I felt like I didn’t want him to leave. He seemed to sense my need because he kicked the door shut and backed me to my bed. I didn’t fight him when I lay down and he crawled into my bed with me and wrapped his arms tightly around me. I let out a breath.

  “Thank you.”

  “For what princess?”

  “For not making me ask.”

  His breath on my neck sent tingles down my spine, and I squirmed closer setting my back against his chest and my ass against him. He hardened and I rubbed against him.

  “You better stop that Hannah.”

  The way he said my name drew my attention, and I reached my arm back pulling him against me. I wanted there to be no space between us. If only for a little while.

  “I want to see your tattoos.”

  “It’s not exactly a tattoo, more like a birthmark so to speak.”

  I spun and looked into his pale blue eyes and ran my finger over the part I could see. “I want to see the whole thing.”

  He nodded and moved me off of him and sat up pulling his shirt over his head.

  I gasped and ran my finger over her chest. “They’re beautiful. How come I didn’t see these in our dreams?”

  “They were hidden.”

  “Why?”

  “Because I wanted to be as normal for you as possible. In the dreams I can.”

  I shook my head and leaned forward kissing his chest. The pattern went from his neck all the way down covering the whole left side of his chest. “I love them.”

  He tipped my head up. “Really?”

  I nodded. “What do they mean?”

  “They appeared when I hit puberty so to speak. When I was basically an adult, and when I received my gift.”

  “I see.”

  I couldn’t keep my hands from following the design all the way down. Pushing him back against my pillow I finished tracing the path to right below his shorts. His hand gripped mine and pulled my greedy fingers away from his skin.

  “Princess,” he said and his voice was low, warning me.

  Instead of heeding his warning I climbed on top of him straddling his lap. His erection rubbed against the sensitive place between my legs. The yoga pants did nothing to stop the pleasure. I moaned and rubbed against him more. I didn’t know what was wrong with me. Never before had I felt like this. I’d never been aroused—not like this, but since meeting him sex was all I could think about.

  “I want you,” I said, but the voice couldn’t have been mine. I didn’t sound breathless, or sexy.

  He groaned and gripped my hips stalling my movements. “I can’t do that.”

  I frowned. “Why not? Don’t you want me?”

  He chuckled humorlessly. “Of course I do, don’t you feel that,” he said and ground into me. I gasped and bit my lip.

  “Then why not?” I didn’t even care I was whining.

  I leaned down and kissed him rocking my body against his. I hurt so badly. He kissed me back slowly, more controlled and I nipped his lip. His hands tightened on me as I rode him. I wanted the fabric between us gone, but he wasn’t giving in.

  “You’ll be mad at me tomorrow.” His voice was strained and he flipped me onto my back. “I do want you princess, so much, but I need to know you’re in it for real. There is no turning back once I slide inside of you. I won’t be able to stop the bond from forming, and I don’t want you to have regrets. When we mate it will be when you’re ready, not just because you’re horny.”

  Being caged underneath his body was more arousing, and even though I understood his words, I wanted to deny the truth, but I couldn’t, not even in the state I was in. Instead I kissed him and gripped his back holding him close. We kissed deeply until we were both panting and his erection dug into me. I felt bad, but I loved that he held back. He was respecting me.

  “Will you stay here—with me?”

  He nodded, and I couldn’t get over how beautiful he was. His skin was dark but his eyes were light, as were his markings. His hair was black, but white in random places. He was truly unique, but it didn’t distract from the dimple on his right cheek or the sexy smirk he always wore.

  He brushed his lips on mine and then rolled to the side. He pulled me against his body. Warmth washed over me, and I realized he made me feel safe. Knowing I was wrapped in his strong capable hands made things even more difficult. I was addicted to his touch, his presence, hell everything about him. He was smart, and we could sit and talk about anything or nothing at all.

  “I want to know more about you.”

  “What you do you want to know princess.”

  It was funny how it didn’t bother me anymore. Now it made me have that goofy girly smile. “I don’t know anything. What do you like to do?”

  “For fun? I spend a lot of time reading. Noxium like knowledge, and we spend a lot of our time reading and learning new things. I like to write sometimes, and physically I like to run, but I haven’t been doing that enough lately.”

  I rolled onto my stomach and ran my finger over his marks. “What do you write about?”

  He shrugged. “I don’t know anything. Sometimes it’s a story, poetry, lyrics. Aux writes music, plays guitar so we pretty much click with music. I do lyrics and he does melody.”

  “Can I read something you’ve written sometime?”

  “Of course. What about you?”

  “I run track. I spend my time exercising, I really like mixed martial arts. I’ve been looking for a gym around here, but no one will take me because I’m a woman.”

  “Maybe we can help you. My brother is in to all of that.”

  “You have a brother?”

  “Oh yeah, he’s young. I’m eight, which makes me way older than you by the way. Even ten years you age, I only age one. My brother is six. He stays home. He just came into his gift. He was a late bloomer. It could be because Ma was carrying him when we came here. Your world has changed us a lot over the years.”

  “You only have one brother?”

  “Yeah, my sister died back home when everything fell apart. It sort of made my mom panic. She hates that I don’t stay home. She is always worrying someone is going to hurt me. I try to tell her I can take care of myself, but that’s why she makes Aels train me.”

  “I’m sorry.”

  “Nah, it’s okay. We don’t mourn the way you do. She is at peace and her spirit will move on into another soul, and she will be reborn, one day.”

  “You believe in reincarnation?”

  “That’s a big thing for us. We’re all reborn.” He ran his hand through my hair. “So it’s just your dad and brother?”

  “Yeah, mom was mur—died when I was younger. Ryan barely remembers her. I only have a few memories.”

  He knew what I was going to say. “Who killed her?”

  Tears filled my eyes. “Dad saw. He said he tried to save her, but it was too late. It all happened to fast.”

  “A Noxi.”

  I nodded.

  “So that’s why his hate is so strong, why your brother’s is. How come you’re so accepting?”

  “I can’t blame you all for one man. It would be the same in reversed. I have a lot of hate, I won’t lie. My father raised me that way, but I have my own mind, and I’m breaking away from that hate—especially now. I can’t hate your kind and love you at the same time.”

  I froze. I hadn’
t meant to say it, but Wyser’s eyes went wide and he opened his mouth. I covered his lips with my hands and shook my head pleading with him to ignore the word that had slipped out.

  Chapter 5

  Wyser

  She loved me? I wanted so badly to ask if it was true, but her eyes begged me not to ask the words that were on the tip of my tongue. I nodded and smiled. Now I knew. She felt what I did. If I wasn’t sure before, the words she accidently said gave me the hope I was severely lacking.

  She wasn’t as hard as she portrayed. Really Hannah had a good heart; she was just raised in inconvenient circumstances. I hadn’t known her mother was murdered. It explained why her dad wouldn’t let it go and leave them alone.

  Instead of pushing I held her and ran my fingers through her hair. She relaxed lying on my chest. When her breath evened out I slid out from under her. I went to her desk and pulled out a piece of paper leaving her a note.

  Princess,

  Had to go train with the bro. See you in class.

  Forever yours,

  W

  I only hoped she wouldn’t be pissed to wake up without me. I had to meet Aels and get my training done so I could sleep. Noxium loved sleeping, and once I was out there would be no waking me up. Ma would be pissed if I missed. She always cooked a lot of food on training morning. I jogged down the stairs and ran home. Aux was awake at his desk concentrating on something with a fierceness that had me chuckling. “Dude what’s up?”

  “This shit is pissing me off. Nessa gave me all the information, but I can’t write worth a shit. She’s fuckin’ amazing.”

  My eyes widened. “Is she your mate?”

  “No, but she is awesome. We’re good friends already. She wants to take me home for spring break. I don’t know if that’s a good idea. I like her, but what if she ya know—thinks I like her that way?”

  “Tell her. Let her know right away. Who knows she may not like you as anything more either. Communication is important even between friends.”

  He smirked. “How’s that going with you and your lady? She doesn’t seem as mean as she looks until you piss her off. I thought she was going to rip Aryrs apart.”

  I laughed and ran my hand over my hair. “Yeah, well I found out some stuff. She accidently slipped with the “l” word.”

  Aux spun in his chair and laughed. “Whoa, that’s great though right?”

  “Yeah, if her father wasn’t fucking Eli Nichols.”

  He saw his friend pale, the best a Noxi could. “No way.”

  “Yeah and her brother is following in Daddy’s footsteps. Makes having a relationship hard as hell.”

  “He’s going to fucking kill you.”

  I rolled my eyes, but I feared he wasn’t wrong. “I can’t think like that. Hannah’s mine, and there’s no turning back now. I love her already. I can’t get her out of my head, and she’s breaking away from her family. Her mom was murdered—by a Noxi.”

  Aux glared. “Our kind doesn’t murder!”

  I shrugged. “How do you know? We are temperamental. Who knows what happened. I don’t even think she fully knows. It’s why her father started the rebellion though.”

  “I don’t believe it. Sorry dude, I don’t think your girl is lying, but I think her daddy has some explain’ to do. Like the truth. There has to be another explanation.”

  “I’m goin’ to talk to Ma, but please don’t mention this. I don’t want Hannah thinking I don’t trust her because she isn’t the problem. I do trust her, but not her father or her brother.”

  “You’re good dude, I won’t say a word. Either way she lost her mother. So nothing good can come out of the truth.”

  “Exactly. I’m going to do some research. Ma knows just about everyone. It happened years ago though.”

  Aux nodded and went back to work. I couldn’t help but think about what he said. He made a point. What if her father lied to her and her brother? What if something else happened? She wouldn’t be the same.

  I changed and patted Aux’s shoulder before I ran down the stairs and jumped on my bike. I loved it. It was a workout before my brother pounded me. He was the only one who could get the drop on me now. I sped down the street enjoying the silence, but my mind wouldn’t shut off. Hearing her tell me she loved me, or nearly telling me, had me on edge. My heart pounded, and I yearned to be with her. Every second of every day I wanted to be around her. I wanted to hear her voice, feel her touch.

  The wind blew in my eyes and they watered. I squinted against the rising sun and slowed to a stop in front of Ma’s house. Every light was on and the scent of breakfast wafted out the open window. I took a deep breath enjoying the smell of home.

  I climbed the stairs and walked in. “Morning Ma,” I hollered.

  “In the kitchen sweetheart.”

  I went into the kitchen to see my mom scooping out the casserole in the bowls. “Well don’t just stand there, come give your mother a hug.”

  I laughed, and in two large steps stood next to her. I pulled my mom into my arms hugging her close. Our species were close. Family was very important for our kind. We were affectionate and loving, even when we fought.

  She pulled back and her brows creased. “You’re different. What’s wrong?”

  “Nothing Ma,” I said and tried to sneak a piece of toast. She slapped my hand and glared.

  “Do not lie to me.” Her tone booked no argument and I sighed and plopped in the chair.

  “I found my mate.”

  Her eyes lit up and she smiled. “That’s great honey! I must meet her immediately.”

  “She’s human.”

  She raised brow. “So?”

  “You don’t care?”

  “Of course not. I figured your mate was human considering there aren’t many females, unmated, of our kind here.”

  Aels came in smirking. “So you found the woman who is going to change you forever. You’ll be pussy whipped in no time.”

  Ma smacked the back of his head. “Watch your mouth; you’re talking about your new sister!”

  He blanched. “Sorry bro, just surprised is all. Congrats.” He slid into his chair.

  “Well, there is a slight issue…”

  Chapter 6

  Hannah

  I woke up smiling and then frowned when I realized I was alone. My hand ran over a slip of paper and I read his note. At least he had the courtesy to let me know instead of just leaving. I smiled. He was sweet. Throwing my head back I groaned.

  Was this what love was like? I felt like I wasn’t me anymore. Or maybe this was me. I wasn’t sure, but my heart raced just thinking about him. I’d never met anyone like Wyser. He was so confident, yet had no problems letting me see how vulnerable he was. I loved that he struggled to be respectful towards me.

  I rolled out of bed ready to take my shower when there was a knock on my door. I didn’t really have any friends so I smiled thinking it was Wyser. I opened the door to be shoved back in my room and the door slammed shut. When the lock clicked I shivered. The eyes staring back at me were ones I hadn’t seen in a long time.

  “Well hello Hannah. Long time yeah?”

  I recoiled from his sugary tone. Joey wasn’t one who messed around, and he had no qualms about beating the shit out of anyone. It didn’t matter what their gender was.

  “What do you want Joey?” I left for a reason. He wouldn’t leave me alone. Joey was nearing 30, and still he obviously didn’t plan to leave me alone.

  He backed me into the wall. The stench of stale beer made me gag. “You know what I want Hannah. Ryan gave me the heads up. You’ve been getting cozy with that Noxi freak?” He ran his fingers down my jaw before gripping it tightly. “You’re mine, or did you forget that your dad promised you to me a long time ago.”

  My eyes filled with tears when he yanked my head to the side and ran his nose along my neck. When I felt his tongue my body shook. I hadn’t known that about my father.

  “No, I
’m not some toy that can be auctioned off to the highest bidder.”

  “Oh but baby, you’re mine and I can do what I please. I think it’s time for you to come home with me.”

  “No,” I said and reached to slap him, but he saw it coming and lifted me from the ground and slammed my head against the wall.

  “You don’t get to tell me no buttercup.” He ran his hand over my breasts groping one between his fingers. Then he ran his grimy hands down and cupped me. “This pussy is mine, and you know what happens to someone who takes something from me.”

  He kissed me roughly, and then the next thing I knew he tossed me on my bed like a rag doll. He was in great shape and strong as hell. I never had been able to overpower him, and I had tried, more than once.

  “I’m going to fucking kill my brother. You be sure to tell him that. He better fucking hide.”

  Joey climbed on top of me holding me down. Squirming was useless. It only aroused him further. But I wouldn’t lay there and let him do what he wanted to me. I fought I yanked my hands and slapped him. The sound on my hand cracking his cheek echoed in the room. “Leave me alone, Joey.”

  He wiped his cheek wiping away a drop of blood. I hadn’t even realized I scratched him.

  “Okay butter cup. I can clearly see you aren’t ready for me. You feisty bitch.” He gripped my jaw painfully again and looked into my eyes. Evil looked back at me. “I’ll come get you soon. Right now I’m okay with you being here. Things are weird back home. No one gets to lay a hand on you—’cept me of course.” He followed by gripping my other breast painfully. I gasped and my body shook. “But for now I’ll let you have your fun. My woman needs to be educated.”

  He slid off of me and made sure I felt his erection. I shuddered realizing I’d rather die than deal with Joey for the rest of my life. I’d heard horror stories about him. He wasn’t a kind man in or out of the bedroom. He would tear me apart.

  I squeezed my eyes shut, and when my door slammed shut I sobbed. I’d heard rumors that dad had promised me to Joey, but I thought it was just that—rumors. Apparently I was wrong, and he took it very seriously. And my brother was going to pay for this.