by K. D. Jones
AriELa is finally able to roll onto her back. “I’m … a … big … girl.” She hiccups.
“Since you two are here, help me get them to their beds.” Cassie demands as she tries to pick up Jaxon.
“Let me.” Kyd gently moves Cassie out of the way as he picks Jaxon up into his arms. “I’ll come back for AriELa.”
At that moment TarAK came walking into the living room. “No need.” He says as he picks up AriELa from the floor.
“Why are you here?” Kyd asks suspiciously.
“I called him to help me.” Cassie explained.
TarAK glares down at the inebriated AriELa. What is the female thinking? “Your aunt is going to be angry seeing you like this when I take you back to her suite.”
AriELa shakes her head, “I’m not going back. I live here now.”
“What?” All three men asked at the same time.
“The inquisition can take place tomorrow, when they are sober. Right now they need to go to bed and sleep this off. You can put AriELa in my old room.” Cassie starts to clean up.
SydEL picks up Kat, taking in a breath. The scent of the foreign tangy juice is very strong. But underneath that, he can still scent her sweet delicate fragrance that is hers alone. The female plays havoc on his senses.
Kyd turns to Cassie. “You are needed at home. The girls are hungry.”
“Oh crap!” Cassie took off heading back to her family. The three men carried their bundles to the bedrooms and closed the doors.
Jaxon couldn’t help it; she pressed her face against Kyd’s neck and took a deep breath. He smelled so good, a woodsy and very manly smell. If she wasn’t pissed at him, she would lick him like a lollipop. She pulled away from him when he let out a rumbling growl.
The moment Kyd had Jaxon in his arms he knew he was in trouble. All he wanted to do was tear her clothes off and bury his staff deep within her sweet warmth. He wasn’t able to do that while she was in her drunken state. He laid her on the bed and started to undress her.
Jaxon tries to swat at his hands. “What are you doing?”
“I’m taking your clothes off so that you can get comfortable.” He successfully unhooks her top buttons.
“You don’t get to take my clothes off. Go play with your girlfriend and leave me alone!” She tries to push his hands away.
He gazes deeply into her soft brown eyes with the strange black irises, so exotic. “If you are referring to Miss Carreli, there is nothing going on between us.”
“I don’t care. It’s none of my business. And … if I need help taking off my clothes, I’m sure Lieutenant Silas or Commander TylOR will …” she doesn’t get to finish her empty threat.
Kyd takes possession of her mouth with his full firm lips. They move over hers, claiming ownership. He enters her mouth with his tongue giving her hungry swipes. She moans into his mouth while he thrusts in and out. It is glorious and end way too quickly.
“What? Why are you stopping?” Jaxon stares into his nearly black eyes with the stunning gold pupils.
“I will not take advantage of you while you are drunk.” Kyd tells her.
Damn him and his conscience. Jaxon was sexually frustrated. She looked down and found herself completely naked. He had removed all of her clothing without her realizing it. She felt him watching her.
“You are so beautiful.” He whispers in awe. Who would guess that under all those unflattering military clothes, the female bares a nicely curved body befitting of a Goddess.
Jaxon turns on her side giving him her back. “Go away I’m too tired to deal with you.” She passes out within minutes.
How was he supposed to leave her when he now had the image of her naked flesh burned into his skull? She didn’t even bother to cover herself up. He stared for a long time at her delectable ass that had been turned in his direction. No way was he leaving her. Kyd removed his own clothing and climbed into the bed beside Jaxon. He took her into his arms and felt a strange peace settle over him. Damn female.
Jaxon woke up feeling two things. One was a really bad headache. The second was a huge male hand squeezing her breasts. There wasn’t much she could do about the headache, but the hand she would take care of right now.
“Ouch! What are you doing?” Kyd yelps out in pain. Jaxon is gripping his right hand which has been squeezing her breast and twists it into an uncomfortable angle.
She moved quickly away from his body and sat up on her knees to face him. She didn’t notice that she was completely nude until she saw Kyd’s bare skin. She blushed but didn’t grab the blankets.
“You have 30 seconds to get out of my bed.” Jaxon threatens him.
“How’s that head of yours?” He asks while ignoring her threat. He turns onto his back.
He has a full blown erection swinging back and forth in the upright position. For a moment, Jaxon just stares at the huge appendage. She shakes her head to clear the lustful thoughts she is having. “My head and every other part of me is none of your concern!” Jaxon shouts at him.
Kyd moves so swiftly that Jaxon does not have a chance to block him. He grabs her by her arms and rolls her underneath him. “That is where you are mistaken. Everything about you is my concern.” His rich male voice triggers an erotic response throughout Jaxon’s body. She is wet for him. He rubs the tip of his sex against her nether lips.
“Kyd …” Jaxon moaned. He nibbled on her neck and rocked himself against her. It wouldn’t take much effort and he would be inside of her. She realized that was exactly what she wanted, him deep inside of her.
Beep … beep … beep. Kitana. Kyd groans from irritation as he reaches over to get his Comm link that he has placed on the bedside table. “Commander KydEL here. Is my presence absolutely necessary?” He sighs heavily. “Very well, give me Ten minutes.” He glances back down at Jaxon.
“Let me guess, you need to leave right?” Jaxon is pissed. The man would get her hot and ready then leave her unsatisfied.
“I’m needed in the Operations Room.” He tries to explain as he stands up and reaches for his clothes.
“Of course you are.” Jaxon comments snidely while she covers herself with a sheet.
Kyd is almost at the door when he glances at her one more time. “We’re not finished here Jaxon.”
“Yes we are.” Jaxon sticks her head up stubbornly.
“No … we are not.” He stares at her with a determined gleam in his eyes and then walks out of the bedroom.
Jaxon lays back down on the bed with a huff. Damn man!
KydEL was in a bad mood. He needed to get inside his female immediately. What? When did she become his female? He stormed through the corridors. People were jumping to get out of his way. He found Prime Leader RendEL waiting for him inside the Operations Room.
“This better be good!” Kyd demands.
Ren smirked. “Did I interrupt something?”
“Shut up.” Kyd growls.
“The Kiljorns have made more requests.”
“What now?” Kyd snaps.
“Prime Leader KadEN has requested that we exchange medical research teams to compare the breeding issues between both nations.” Ren explains.
“It makes sense.” Kyd nods as he finally takes a seat across from his brother.
“I agree. Syd will be leading a small team that will be traveling to Kiljor.” Ren tells him.
“I know you didn’t call me down here just to tell me this. What else do they want?” Kyd asks.
“Evidently, Prime Leader KadEN and AriELa are getting along. She has agreed to visit his home world.” Ren states.
“No! You can’t really be thinking about letting her go are you?” Kyd stands up again and starts pacing.
“Hey, this is your idea, remember? Introduce them and see if they are compatible or something.” Ren reminds him.
“She cannot go to another nation alone.”
“I agree. I think you should go with her as a chaperone and to ensure her security.”
Kyd does
n’t want to leave. He has unfinished business with a fiery brunette. “How long is this expedition going to last?”
“A few weeks, it depends on Syd’s research.” Ren uses his tablet to pull up the information from earlier.
“When do they plan to leave?”
“Tomorrow morning.”
“That’s short notice. I will make the security arrangements.” Kyd comments as he starts to leave.
“They also requested Dr. Morris and Captain Malone to come as well.” Ren added.
“What in Kitana? Why?” Kyd asked but he already knew the answer. The Kiljorn Commander wanted to mate with Jaxon. He was going to kill the other male.
“Dr. Morris is interested in helping with our research. I feel that she is trustworthy enough for full disclosure. As for Captain Malone, Commander TylOr is impressed with her and would like to question her further about her experiences on Earth. Lindsey Carreli will be going as well to help with the negotiations.” Ren gets up from his seat and heads for the door. “By the way, you get to tell Syd that Dr. Morris will be coming along.”
“Why me?” Kyd questions.
“Because I have to tell Cassie that her best friend is heading off to another planet.” Ren says with frustration.
Kyd smiles. “I’ll tell Syd.”
“Why do you have to go?” Cassie whines as she watches her friend packing a bag.
“Don’t be sad Cas. I have been waiting a long time for an assignment like this and I am not turning it down.” Jaxon could not contain her excitement. She is finally getting a real assignment.
“You never turn down a mission.” Cassie states forlornly.
“Not ever.” Jaxon agrees. She bends down to peek at a sleeping GabriELa. Her twin is feeding from a very large luscious breast.
“Stop staring at my breasts.” Cassie feels self-conscious.
“But they’re so big.” Jaxon teases her as she gives her friend a comforting hug. “I’ll be back before you know it.”
Jaxon didn’t see Kyd before they left for Kiljor. She wasn’t sure what she would do or say anyway. Things were coming to a head between them. She needed to make a decision about him. She also needed to make a decision on whether she wanted to continue with the mission the EWG had given her. She felt torn.
“Hello Captain.” Lieutenant SilAS called out as he ran across the landing field to walk with Jaxon to the waiting shuttle.
“Lieutenant SilAS.” She felt nervous. Especially after what Kat told her. Now that she knew what the Katieran warriors were thinking about her, she saw signs of it everywhere. Men watched her with longing, flirtatious winks, and sexy smiles that promised her a good time. She was fine when it came to punches, kicks, and flying an aircraft through enemy fire. When it came to dealing with men on a personal nature, she was completely clueless.
Kiljorn Commander TylOR stood at the entrance of the shuttle. He ignored SilAS and greeted Jaxon. “Good day Captain Malone.” He reached out a hand to help her onto the loading ramp.
“You can let go of her hand Commander.” Kyd’s voice is dripping with venom.
Was she sharing a shuttle with all three men? Fan-freaking-tastic! She dropped the Kiljorn Commander’s hand and quickly boarded the shuttle. She needed to find a quiet seat away from everyone so that she could ponder her misery alone. She noted that Kat was sitting by herself. Prime Medic SydEL was staring at the poor woman intently. Jaxon decided to keep the other woman company.
“Hey Doc, how’s it going?” Jaxon sits down and props her feet on the back of the seat in front of her. The one Kyd sits in.
Kat is relieved that Jaxon sat beside her. “I’m good. How are you doing?”
“Peachy.” Jaxon replies as she watches that legal advisor bitch take a seat beside Kyd. He says that there is nothing between them. It’s hard for her to believe that. The other woman is everything Jaxon just isn’t. She is tall with pretty golden brown hair and delicate facial features. She is demure and feminine. The woman carries herself with confidence and grace. Jaxon can’t compete with that. She knows there is no real reason for her to resent the other woman.
The shuttle was packed. Commander TylOR acted as pilot and Prime Leader KadEN was co-pilot. The aisle in the middle of the shuttle divided up the seats in a set of twos. On one side of the aisle was Prime Commander KydEL beside Miss Carreli, Jaxon was with Kat, and then behind them sat two Medics that Jaxon was unfamiliar with. On the other side of the aisle sat Prime Medic SydEL and Prima AriELa, then Security Liaison TarAK and Lieutenant SilAS. It was a quiet ride up to the awaiting Kiljorn transport ship.
Everything on the Kiljorn transport seemed similar to the Katierans. They even had the same color scheme, grey or silver. The Kiljorn men on board the transport eyed her and the other women like they were some rare find. Maybe they were.
“What do you think of our ship?” Commander TylOR asks Jaxon as he leads their group down the corridor of the transport ship.
“What’s the difference between your ship and the Katierans’ ship?” Jaxon asks.
“Ours are better.” The commander replies smugly.
The group was shown to their sleeping quarters so that they could get settled in. Jaxon was sharing sleeping quarters with Kat. AriELa and Miss Carreli were next door. Kyd and his brother were staying two doors down. TarAK and SilAS were staying across the corridor from Jaxon. The other two Katieran medics were given quarters on the other side of her.
Jaxon wasn’t up to joining everyone at Evening Meal. She asked Kat to bring something back for her to eat. She was overwhelmed with confusion. Should she be with Kyd or not? He made her hot but he also frustrated her to no end. She needed some time alone to think.
Jaxon changed into her comfy night gown and was about to lie down on her bed when a knock interrupted her. What now? She slid the door open and found Commander TylOR standing on the other side. Shit.
“Commander, can I help you?” She asks.
“Call me TylOR.” He tells her as he walks into her sleeping quarters and slides the door shut behind him. He takes in Jaxon’s state of dress, or lack thereof. “Are you not feeling well this evening?”
“I am not feeling up to being around a lot of people this evening.” She tells him as she moves a few steps away from him. He follows her. Stalking her like a lion stalking his prey. She bumps into a table.
That was all the man needed to make his move. Commander TylOR reached out and grabbed Jaxon pulling her into his hard male body. His lips came down on hers with firm steady pressure. She found it hard not to open for her. Jaxon had to admit, the man could kiss.
“What in Kitana is going on here?” Kyd stands just inside the doorway, his face red and his hands are balled into large fists.
“Umm…” That was all Jaxon could get out. She was pushed behind the large body of the Kiljorn Commander in an attempt to protect her from Kyd.
“Commander KydEL, you are interrupting a private moment. You need to leave.” TylOR tells him while placing himself in front of Jaxon.
“I will not be going anywhere Commander. That’s my female you are molesting.” Kyd starts to approach the larger Kiljorn with retribution in his eyes.
TylOR turns to Jaxon. “Is this true? Are you his female?”
“No … well … maybe … I don’t know okay!” Jaxon is frustrated with both men at that point.
TylOR sighed as he turned back to Kyd. “My apologies Commander, the female did not tell me that she belonged to you.” He made his way to the door.
“I do NOT belong to anybody but myself!” Jaxon yells but both men ignore her outburst.
“Your apology is accepted Commander. My female is … difficult.” KydEL tells him earning a chuckle from the other man and a heated fiery gaze from the woman in question.
“Good luck to you.” TylOR says as he leaves sliding the door shut behind him.
Kyd was furious. He came to check on Jaxon because she had not come to Evening Meal. Again, he found her in the arms of another m
ale. The female needed to learn a lesson. “What were you thinking inviting another male here while you are alone and naked?”
Jaxon took offense. “I didn’t invite him here, he showed up. And I was not naked!”
Kyd went to reach for her arm but Jaxon kicked his hand away with her foot. They both took up fighting stances. Every attempt Kyd made to grab for her Jaxon would counter it, block it, or kick away. A few minutes later they were both breathing heavily and both were completely turned on.
Jaxon tried to land a kick on Kyd’s midsection but he caught her foot. He used it to pull her closer to him. He pressed her back against the wall and maneuvered her leg to wrap around his waist. He, then, grabbed her other leg and lifted it to wrap around his waist as well. Kyd used his weight to press and hold her body immobile between his body and the wall. His right hand lifted and grabbed the back of her neck pulling her mouth to his.
Chapter 8
Jaxon pushed at his muscular chest with her hands but he was stronger and his lips were determined. His tongue invaded her mouth taking the air from her. His other hand pulled at her hip rocking her barely covered crotch against his erection. He pulled away long enough to growl. “Mine.”
Jaxon’s brain was telling her to keep fighting to get away. Her body was telling her to do the exact opposite. Her hormones wanted her to press her body closer and squeeze him with her legs wrapped around his waist. She loses the battle. She grips his hair and pulls him to her and kisses him back.
Inhibitions gone, she started to rip open his shirt so that she could get her hands on his bare muscular chest. Yes! He was so warm, smooth and golden. It took her a moment to realize he was raising her gown up to remove it. She lifted her arms to help him.
“You are so beautiful.” He whispers to her as he closes a large hand over a now naked breast. She is the perfect size, just fitting within his large hand. He squeezes and kneads her soft mound. Both her pale pink nipples harden from the contact. “Want more, need more.” He growls.
