Leila positioned herself flat on the bed, on her stomach, as he directed.
Erik pushed a pillow under her hips, hoping to make her more comfortable, and give him easier access to her body. He stroked her back. “I’m sorry this isn’t more romantic for you.”
She turned her head and smiled up at him. “I like the intimacy with just the two of us. That makes it romantic.”
“You do want this, right, Leila?” She’d already said she loved him and wanted to join, but the possibility of banishment shouldn’t be taken lightly. He didn’t want to put her through the ceremony unless she was absolutely certain.
“Oh, yes, Erik. Please. I want to be a part of you for the rest of our lives, however we need to accomplish that. If the worst happens, I’ll follow you anywhere fate sees fit to send us.”
Erik relaxed, so grateful that he’d found Leila. He pushed her hair aside and licked the back of her neck. He felt her shudder in anticipation. His cock stirred, quickly growing hard. With a light touch, he glided his hand down her back and over her ass. “So soft.” His fingers touched her pussy. “So wet.”
She laid her head down on the pillow clutched it in her arms. “Make love to me, Erik. I need to feel you inside me and know that we’re joined forever.”
He positioned himself behind her and slowly eased his cock into her pussy. “Oh, yeah.” Their bodies fit together perfectly.
Leila mewled and pushed back against him, raising her ass slightly. “All the way in, Erik. Please.”
He pushed deep. Each time they came together, either physically or emotionally, his love for her grew stronger. He pulled back, then pushed forward again, gently penetrating her as deeply as possible.
“Oh, Erik. Yes!”
He held her hair aside and laved her neck. They both needed to come at the same time that he placed his mark with the implant in his mouth, or the Branding wouldn’t work. He felt her vagina tighten around him and he knew she was close.
Also close to coming, he strengthened his resolve and held back, waiting for her, so he could time this perfectly. “I love you, Leila. No one has ever touched my heart like you do. Come for me, baby.”
“Oh, yes. I’m coming, Erik!”
Her body trembled beneath him. Erik lowered his mouth to her neck and formed the Brand with his lips. He let go, losing control and climaxing along with her.
Ecstasy like he’d never felt rushed through his body. He heard Leila scream, and her voice felt like a part of him. Their bodies, minds, and souls merged as one. He had no idea the Branding ceremony held such power. His whole body shook.
Their joining became complete.
Leila collapsed, and he collapsed on top of her. It took several moments for both of them to catch their breaths. He checked the back of her neck. The round brand, with an intricate and unique design, marked Leila as his. She belonged to him now. They belonged to each other.
“Are you all right?” he asked softly.
She nodded and reached down to touch his hand.
He moved off her and gathered her into his arms. He felt her heart pounding in her chest, with the same rhythm as his. “Forever, my love.”
“Forever.” Her eyes closed, and she relaxed in his arms, drifting off to sleep.
Erik held her close to his heart. No matter the problems on Xylon, he and Leila were now joined as breeder-mates and nothing could ever tear them apart.
About the Author
Ruth D. Kerce got hooked on writing in the fifth grade when she won a short story contest—a romance, of course. And she’s been writing romance ever since.
She writes several subgenres of romance—historical, contemporary, and futuristic. Her books are available online in many internet bookstores. Her short stories and articles are available on several websites. She has won or placed in writing contests and hopes to continue to write exciting tales for years to come.
You can visit her website at http://www.ruthkerce.com for free short stories and excerpts, or email her at [email protected]—she loves to hear from fans.
Ruth welcomes mail from readers. You can write to her c/o Ellora’s Cave Publishing at 1337 Commerce Drive, #13, Stow, OH 44224.
Also by Ruth D. Kerce
Adam 483: Man or Machine?
Diamond Studs anthology
Xylon Warriors 1: Initiation
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