Kal grinned at her. “Looks like you’re having fun.”
“I am.” She pushed to her feet and paused, uncertain as to whether she should go to him or not. Kal solved the problem by coming to her and pulling her into his arms.
“Told you she knew her stuff,” he said to his brother.
Amos stood and shoved the dirty rag into his pocket. “So you did. You realize I’m conscripting her into service immediately.”
Pride and pleasure swamped her. Rory knew she was grinning like an idiot but couldn’t stop. To have her skills accepted by Kal’s brother meant a lot to her.
“Flynn won’t like the fact she wants to spend his money.” Amos gave her a pointed look.
Rory scowled. “It’s his choice. I only told you what’s possible.”
“I’ll talk to him about it. I think it’s a good idea.” Amos winked at her and she realized he’d been teasing her. The knot in her stomach slowly unclenched. “I’m out of here,” he continued. “I expect you’ll be busy for the rest of the day. I’m going to catch some shuteye.”
Amos got all the way to the door before he glanced back. “See you later.” He looked at her overalls. “We’ll get a pair that fits you.”
Rory felt like a little kid who’d been promised a treat. She was going to be doing work she loved once again.
Kal leaned down and kissed her. “I’m glad you enjoyed yourself.”
“I really did.” It was the most normal she’d felt in a long time.
“Good.” He scooped her into his arms and carried her out of the room.
“Hey, what are you doing?”
“Taking you to bed. Any objections?”
Rory wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed his chin. “Nope. None at all.”
“Are you hungry?”
She thought about it. “A little.”
“Why don’t you get cleaned up while I fetch us something from the galley.” When they reached Kal’s room, he set her on her feet beside the door. He motioned for her to place her palm on the sensor. “Put your hand in the center and leave it there.”
She did as he asked and watched as he punched a series of codes into the security lock.
“Take your hand away,” he instructed.
She pulled it back by her side, her fingers curling involuntarily into her palm. She shifted from one foot to the other while he finished with yet another series of codes. Her father had been security conscious but Kal and his brothers took it to a whole other level.
Kal smiled and motioned to the panel. “Try it.”
She placed her palm on the security lock and the door slid open. A jolt of pleasure went through her. She was coded into the system, at least for this room. She was under no misconception she could enter any other section. It was a start.
He set her on her feet. “I’ll be back.”
Rory stood in the room amazed at how much her life had changed in such a short time. She hugged herself even as she hurried to the bathroom. It didn’t take her long to divest herself of the overalls and clothing she wore under them and take a spin in the cleansing unit. When she was done, she gathered her belongings, carried them out into the other room and laid them on the chair. She went to the dresser and was digging around for a clean shirt when the door opened behind her.
She jolted and grabbed for her discarded shirt but stopped when she saw Kal. He was carrying a tray that was tilting precariously to the right.
“You’re going to drop that,” she told him.
He overcompensated and bobbled the tray before righting it. He set it on the desk and came toward her. “You are so damn beautiful.” He cupped her face, leaned down and kissed her. “I’m a lucky bastard.”
“I’m the lucky one,” she told him between kisses.
“I promised myself I’d leave you alone for a day or two.” He worked his lips over her jaw and down the curve of her neck. “You’ve got to be sore.”
She was a little but she didn’t want to stop. “Not too sore.”
Kal groaned and nipped her shoulder. She gasped and then moaned as her entire body turned to molten need. He was still dressed, which wasn’t fair, so she worked his flightsuit open and dragged it down his arms.
“You should tell me to stop,” he told her as he yanked open the front of his battlesuit. She was getting used to his layers of clothing.
She placed her hands on his chest, toying with the hair on his chest. “But I don’t want you to stop.”
Kal swore, picked her up and tossed her onto the bunk. Rory laughed, feeling freer and happier than she’d been in her entire life. She stretched on the bed, enjoying the way his eyes darkened and his entire body hardened. He stripped faster than she’d thought was humanly possible and joined her on the bed.
She expected him to pounce and take her quickly but he paused and touched her face. He didn’t say anything but his eyes darkened she could see myriad emotions cross his face. “I know,” she told him.
Kal levered himself over her, his arms and shoulders straining. “I can’t wait.”
She hooked her legs around his waist and arched up to rub her damp pussy over his hard shaft. “Then don’t.”
He closed his eyes and took a breath. “I don’t want to hurt you.” He opened his eyes again and stared down at her.
“You won’t.”
He swore again and shifted position so his cock head pushed against her opening. He thrust inward and they both moaned. She was wet and more than ready but he was large and it took another thrust before he was buried to the hilt.
Rory loved the feel of him inside her, his cock filling her, stretching her. Heat rolled off his big body, warming her. There was no place else she’d rather be. He braced himself on his forearms and began to fuck her hard and fast. She stroked his chest and shoulders. Dug her fingers into his ass to pull him closer.
Both of them were struggling for breath. More than that, they were pushing toward completion. With each stroke, his thick cock dragged across the sensitive nerve endings in her slick channel, driving her closer to orgasm. He shoved one hand under her ass and levered her up, driving hard.
“Touch your breasts,” he demanded.
She didn’t even think of denying him. She needed to touch herself. Her breasts ached and she moaned when she covered them with her hands. Kal swore and fucked her harder.
Rory pinched her nipples, stimulating the tight nubs, even as she wished it were Kal touching her. Then she slid one hand down her stomach and between her legs.
“So fucking hot,” Kal groaned.
It took one touch and the tension inside her burst into flames, spreading throughout her entire body. She shook and shivered as she came. Kal swore and then yelled as she spasmed around his cock and pushed him over the edge. He continued to thrust until both of them were exhausted.
Kal rolled off her and immediately pulled her into his arms. He kissed her damp forehead. “It keeps getting better.”
She snuggled against his chest, resting her head over his heart. “It does.”
It took several minutes for both of them to regain their breath. Kal stroked his hand over her back and shoulders. She loved the way he constantly touched her even when they weren’t having sex.
“We found Jasper Freeman. Or at least I think we have. Won’t know until we get there.”
Rory shoved herself upright and stared down at him. “That’s wonderful news.”
“Yeah, it is.” Kal drew her back down and cuddled her once again.
“You don’t want to get too excited.” Rory realized they’d probably been through this many times before only to be disappointed.
“He might not even be the one who took Abigail,” Kal pointed out.
“But he could be.” Rory knew how important it was to have hope. “How long will it take us to get there?”
Kal played with her hair, smoothing it away from her face. “It will take us about three to four weeks to get to Eden. We’ll be stopping at a supply planet on
the way.”
Rory wanted to see him smile again so she teased his chest with her fingers. “And whatever will we do to pass the time until we get there.”
Kal grabbed her fingers and flattened her hand on his chest. “Be good. I planned to feed you first and you blew my good intentions to hell.” He kissed her and rolled out of bed. She admired his naked form as he padded over to the desk and grabbed the tray of food. “It’s not as warm as it was but it’s edible.”
“Sounds good.” She sat up and pulled the sheet over her lap. Kal deposited the tray there and sat back down next to her.
“Thank you.” He cupped her face in his large hand and kissed her. Her heart clenched and melted at his touch. “You’ve given me hope. You’ve given all of us hope.”
She touched the side of his beloved face. “Thank you for rescuing me.”
“I’m not sure who rescued who.” Kal kissed her. It was a sweet kiss. One filled with hope and promise.
“Now you eat.” He handed her the fork, making her smile.
“No spoon this time?” she teased.
“I have it from good authority that you can do plenty of damage with a spoon.” His solemn reply made her laugh.
“I can indeed. But you’re safe with me.”
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Once upon a time N.J. had the idea that she would like to quit her job at the bookstore, sell everything she owned, leave her hometown, and write romance novels in a place where no one knew her. And she did. Two years later, she went back to the bookstore and her hometown and settled in for another seven years.
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Rescuing Rory
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Table of Contents
Blurb
Title Page
Dedication
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
About N.J. Walters
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