Celestial Mates Complete Series Box Set (Books 1-5) (Alien SciFi Romance)

by C. J. Scarlett

  Suddenly, a dozen more Earth Gov soldiers poured into the tight confines of the corridor. She struggled against the two strong women again, needing to get to him, to help somehow.

  The young captain spoke. “What the fuck is going on here? Break it up, you idiots.”

  “It’s the one who complained against Sergeant Stevens.”

  “Enough about that stupid shit. It’s ancient history, Branagan. You know what happened to the last two who challenged the Shardon.”

  Lar spoke. His voice dark and furious. “Their lives were forfeit. They attacked a female.”

  Captain Douglass looked around and his face fell when he saw her. “Of all the ignorant things to do. We are almost at our new home world. You can’t help Earth if you’re dead, gentlemen.”

  The women eased up, allowing Madison to stand. One of the women spoke. “It’s too late for words, Christopher. We must purge our own. It’s the only way forward.”

  Lar spoke quietly. “There is a trash portal down this corridor and to the right. I will take my bride far from this violence. Purge hard and fast, leaving only clear-headed warriors. I will forget this incident ever happened.”

  “Damn nice of you, considering the circumstances.”

  Lar put a hand on the younger man’s shoulder. “You are your people’s last hope. Do not let your shortsighted brethren destroy Earth’s only chance at a new home world.”

  For a moment, the captain looked impossibly young to have so much responsibility thrust upon his shoulders. She felt a pang of sympathy for him and the others who were trying to make a better life for humans. They were the real heroes in this situation.

  Though she had to admit that her fiancé’s behavior had been breathtakingly heroic as well. He’d immediately leapt to her defense and his skill at fighting had shocked her to the core. For one moment, her mild-mannered physician had transformed into a frighteningly effective warrior. He was protective of her, competent at fighting, and fatherly towards the young captain. She’d been certain he would be a good father before, but his conduct today had driven that point home for her.

  He wrapped an arm around her and guided her from the area. “Are you well, Lar?”

  Looking down at her affectionately, he responded with a grimace. “I’ll have a few bruises and sore muscles in the morning. Nothing for you to worry about, my beloved.”

  As they entered his quarters, she asked timidly. “What is this I heard of a new home world for humans?”

  “Few know, but the soldiers are with us for a reason. According to the treaty we stuck with your people, Earth Gov put together this scouting team for the purpose of gathering intelligence and choosing a continent for a human colony.”

  “I never guessed but it makes sense. Your treaty with Earth did secure a huge number of brides. I couldn’t imagine what you had traded to get so many. Now, I know.”

  “Shar Jalon mentioned it in passing. I have not been privy to all the provisions of the treaty. He alerted me that I should be prepared to scan and treat upwards of fifteen hundred females per lunar cycle for the next year.”

  Madison fell back into a seated position in one of his comfortable chairs. “If they continue to include children that could put the number at upwards of a quarter million women. It’s not a drop in the bucket compared to how many inhabit our world.”

  “Even with the recent extinction-level event on Earth, your population is upwards of a billion people. Women outnumber the males two to one at the present time.”

  “A third of them are earmarked for the Shardon?”

  “Perhaps more. The Candorians have no real use for human females. Their population is flush with them.”

  Curious about the impact of so many brides on the Shardon, she asked tentatively. “How many Shardon are in this quadrant of space.”

  “We currently have twenty ships with a compliment of ten thousand warriors each. A rough calculation puts us at having brides for half of them within the year.”

  A huge smile broke out on her face as he handed her a glass of fire water. “That’s great news. Do you plan to make female clones for the rest?”

  “Possibly. We would certainly have enough genetic material, but our people use cloning as a last resort. Our preference is to continue to trade with Earth. We will expect our children to be grown in the traditional manner though.”

  “What exactly does that mean?” It sure sounded like they wanted to grow them until adulthood in the cylinders.

  Lar frowned at her. “Madison, I need you to pay close attention to the information I am about to give you. The method we use to grow clones is far superior to women carrying a child for almost a year in their bodies. The nutrient solution is designed to enhance our cognitive functioning and physical resilience. It is a method we have perfected to grow better Shardon, even before our women faded into darkness. We conceive in the normal fashion. However, after a few weeks there is a very safe process for removing the unborn child for maturation in the vat.”

  “That’s not gonna work for me, Lar.”

  “Will you at least hear me the rest of the way out?”

  “Keep takin’ but it ain’t gonna matter.”

  “We used to grow our unborn only to the point that they could exist independently then they were removed and given to the family to raise. I know Earth Gov physicians have an artificial womb system they use if the woman cannot carry a child full term. Our system is very similar.”

  Madison felt the tightness in her chest loosen. Nodding, she commented. “You are correct. I had a friend who was birthed that way. She was as normal as can be. I thought you were suggesting that we grow them until they were adults in the Shardon way. I want to raise my own children.”

  “This is my wish as well. Using the Shardon method is desirable for many reasons. There is less risk of injury and death to both the female and the child. I anticipate that you might need a lunar cycle or two to recover but you will be capable of becoming pregnant again very rapidly. We could have up to three children a solar year this way. I believe you said you wanted a large family.”

  Warming to the idea, she stated thoughtfully. “To be quite honest, being pregnant was always the part I dreaded.”

  “I’m not surprised. It is an endurance for a woman’s body. Birthing a child is unnecessarily painful. If you eventually decide to have one or two in the tradition manner of your people, I would not stand in your way. However, I have a strong desire to honor the Shardon way as well. Will you agree to consider my wishes?”

  “I agree to your wishes. We can decide about me carrying full term at a later date.”

  “Are you certain you do not need time to think it over?”

  “Nope. You’re perfect and you were grown in a vat. If it’s good enough for you, it’s good enough for our children. As long as you put our baby in my arms in the end, I’m fine with it.” Smiling at him, she added. “In fact, I hope they all come out looking just like you.”

  His gaze turned heated. “You please me, more than I have words to say, my Madison.”

  She smiled as she went for the magnetic seams on her clothing. “I’m certain you will want to show me exactly how pleased you are to have such an accommodating mate.”

  “Now is not a good time for lovemaking. My body is still in flux from the fighting. I might not be as gentle as you like.”

  “I want to experience all there is to know about you, Lar. Even this.”

  His expression turned predatory. “Then we had best get on with it. I do not often fight. This may be your one chance.”

  Before Madison could react, he plucked her up from the chair and pressed her to him as his mouth ravished her. His lips moved to her neck then her bare chest. Feeling his hands smoothing over her skin, it jolted her to the realization that once again, he was stripping her bare without her even noticing. Kissing, licking, and nipping at her breasts more roughly than she’d ever experienced before left her panting for more.

  Suddenly, he was on h
is knees. Large blue hands pulled her pants down, scooting her boots off as well. Somehow, her back thumped against a wall and he lifted her, placing a leg over each shoulder. The man’s eager hands and mouth wasted no time taking what he wanted. There was no tentative stroking and asking this time. He simply buried his face against her trembling flesh and feasted. The two large hands cupping her buttocks lifted and lowered her as he drove her to new heights of ecstasy.

  The moment she crashed over the edge, he pulled her down and turned her onto all fours right on the floor. She realized a moment too late that he intended to take her like a rutting animal in heat. Jerking off his shirt he opened his pants as she looked back over her shoulder. He wasn’t looking at her face. It hit her hard and fast that he was staring at her moist center. Immediately, she began to move away.

  Two large hands grabbed her roughly by the hips and pulled her back, impaling her slowly onto his stiff manhood. “No trying to get away, my sweet little love. You wanted all of me. Well, you are going to get it.”

  The rough and raw quality of his deep voice really flipped her switch. She struggled desperately to get away and had absolutely no idea why. God knows, she loved every single second of this new rough-and-tumble lovemaking. It was fun, unexpected, and so very exciting. Then it hit her. This was a sex game. She’d heard him tell of them before but never quite understood.

  Sinking into her role, she squirmed. “I don’t care if you paid the house madam for the whole night or not, I’m not your sex toy.”

  Glancing back, she saw confusion cloud his face for a moment then his expression turned devious.

  Smacking her lightly on the bottom, he responded roughly. “I paid my credits, wench. That makes you mine. I’m going to fuck you so hard, all your other clients will look weak by comparison.” Yanking her back, he slid the rest of the way into her body. Leaning forward, he whispered in her ear. “So, my sexy little love mate likes to play sex games? I can be quite inventive.”

  Elbowing him in the ribs, she gritted out gleefully. “Get off me, you big brute.”

  Wrapping a large hand around the nape of her neck from behind, he pressed her cheek down to the floor. “Down, my pretty sweet. In this moment, I own your soft little body and you will take everything I wish to give.” Pulling out, he thrusted into her full force. Grabbing her hips again, he pounded into her, igniting the most delicious feelings of pleasure when he barely collided with something deep inside her body. Just when she was about to come again, he stopped.

  Pulling her up onto her hands and knees again, he whispered. “I know how close you are, my sweet.”

  Feeling needier than she could ever remember, she begged. “Please, Lar. Please.”

  Glancing back, she saw a look of pure defiance on his handsome face. “Your turn, my little love. It would please me greatly if you rode my shaft.”

  It took her a brief second to realize what he wanted from her. His alien speak was confusing at times. Then visions of him kneeling there while she slammed back, taking all of him rose in her mind. It seemed like the most erotic offer she’d ever had from the handsome clone. She positioned herself carefully with the tip of his manhood resting in her channel.

  “Slowly. Begin slowly.” He cautioned, in a deep rasping voice.

  She did just that. Moving back and forth as she tightened her body around his thick shaft, she panted. It felt really good. Lar was more verbal than she could ever remember him being. It was evidence in her mind that their foray into the forbidden thrilled him as much as it did her.

  “Just like that, my sweet.”

  She smiled when his hand wrapped around to play with her tender clit. It really pumped up the excitement level and she found herself moving faster and faster. He moved again as well. As one hand teased her tender bud, the other came up to grasp one shoulder and he rode her hard. Madison felt her body getting damp from the prolonged lovemaking session. She was so excited that the big alien glided in and out of her body with very little resistance. Still, she could feel every inch of him and every single thrust lit her up like nothing else ever had. She could feel herself coming apart beneath him. As her world split into a million shards of light, he stilled as he emptied himself inside her.

  To her disappointment, he immediately pulled out and carried her to his bed. She became vaguely aware that he was cleaning her between the legs. He had always been considerate that way, knowing she preferred to be clean. Barely able to keep her eyes open, she noticed him frowning.

  “What’s wrong, big guy?”

  “I was rough and took you on the floor.”

  “Yep, we’re going to be doing that a lot in the future.”

  Looking into her eyes, he asked quietly. “You are not offended by my behavior?”

  “Hell no, I’m not offended. Don’t spoil a beautiful experience by second guessing yourself.”

  Smiling, he climbed into bed with her. “I think it might have been our best sex ever.”

  “I agree. Too bad you don’t fight often. We could have had a lot of fun with that.”

  Snorting a laugh, he cuddled behind her. “I could always go back to continue my warrior’s training. I used to feel the same endorphin rush after sparring with another warrior.”

  Glancing over her shoulder she smiled. “I have to admit that seeing you fight with the human soldiers made me pretty hot for you.”

  Looking smug, Lar buried his face in her hair. “Perhaps you should come and watch me spar.”

  Madison smiled as she drifted off to sleep. Her life was about to get exponentially more interesting.

  Chapter 12

  ~Shar Jalon~

  Sitting across the table from the Krylon Ambassador and his new female, Shar Jalon listened intently as they delivered their message from the Krylon emperor.

  “The emperor wishes to convey his deepest respect for the new alliance. He insists that there is no need to spill imperial blood over matters of secession.”

  Prince Korban interrupted. “Come now, Ambassador Teric. You expect us to believe the emperor is willing to permit us to secede from the empire? It is not logical to believe the royal family would voluntarily give up ownership of a world so rich in natural resources?”

  “If you will forgive me for saying so, My Prince, Sylon is one of many wealthy planets under the purview of the imperial house. The loss of a single world when counterbalanced with the thought of spilling royal blood was deemed acceptable.”

  “Keep talking, Ambassador. I’m rather enjoying this bedtime story.”

  “You doubt the integrity of my reporting?”

  Before anyone could respond, the new female spoke. Though she was young by human standards, her voice bespoke a quiet dignity. “The Krylon home world is in a state of flux.” Her hands went to her gently rounded belly and she smoothed her baby bump. “Your discovery that human women are sexually and socially compatible with Krylon males has stirred more controversy and excitement than they are used to. Everyone is on stimulus overload and absolutely obsessed with securing more females from my home world. I believe the emperor is so preoccupied with securing a human mate for his heir that he seriously does not prioritize you breaking away.”

  “My lovely mate is correct. My gut tells me that he wishes to draw you close for safety. It is exciting to think of having a new tri-world alliance cemented to him with imperial blood ties.”

  Shar Jalon spoke for the first time. “Is the emperor not concerned that this will set a dangerous precedent? It may lead other members of the imperial family to consider breaking away.”

  The ambassador smiled shrewdly. “Prince Korban has distinguished himself as being unable to fall into line with the wishes of the imperial house, almost from birth. None were particularly surprised when he broke imperial ties. I doubt others in the imperial house would be interested in forgoing a life of luxury in favor of running a mining colony. They also know Korban was the first to find a human mate. They will see secession as a just reward for leading the Krylon
home world to companionable females.”

  Koal’s dark gaze turned on the ambassador. “If the emperor thinks to lure his brother to Krylon with sweet words then turn on him, it means war. Both the Candorian and the Shardon will come for him.”

  “I did not get the feeling he intended any form of deceit. The emperor is aware of the advantages an alliance with the Sylon home world would bring. I also truly believe he loathes the idea of shedding his brother’s blood over something as mundane as property rights.”

  Korban became irritated. “Ambassador Teric, you are testing my patience. Cut through the fluff and get to the favor my brother wishes in return for blessing my new alliance.”

  Swallowing hard, the diplomat cleared his throat before speaking.

  “My mate spoke truly. Our emperor has now turned his full attention towards continuing his line. A secondary component to my mission to Earth was top secret. In addition to securing brides for the Krylon home world, I negotiated a secondary treaty.”

  “My brother already has a successor. His heart is still tied to the mate who abandoned him for another male, so do not try to convince me the emperor seeks a bride.”

  “He does seek a bride, for the imperial prince. As you know, we brought a multitude of females with us to the Krylon home world. Most of the females settled quickly with members of the imperial house and high-ranking warriors.”

  “What of my nephews?”

  “None are deemed to be of sufficient status for the heir apparent. His half brother, Lord Rold refuses to take a bride until suitable females are found for them both.”

  Korban laughed aloud, with admiration shining in his eyes. “Though Lord Rold is not of imperial blood, I always favored him above all others. His honor and integrity are above reproach.”

  The female spoke again. “It is not widely known, but Earth has had royal houses throughout history.”

  Korban sat up straight. “Do any yet remain?”

  Nodding her head, she replied quietly. “The Japanese emperors have maintained an intact imperial bloodline. There is but one living princess. She is young, attractive, innocent, and very studious.”