“I just need a tiny bit of your blood and I can tell you.” He held out his hand for hers which she nervously put in his. He was so gentle with the needle she didn’t feel a thing. He pushed on her index finger to get the drop of blood he needed.
She watched as he let the drop fall into a tube then placed the tube in a machine that she had no idea how it worked. Ten seconds later the machine beeped and Jonik looked at the results. She held her breath as she waited.
Jonik turned back around and smiled at her. “Well, you are going to have the first Qeteran/Human baby.”
It sank in slowly. She was going to have a baby. Etor’s baby! “You’re sure?”
“I’m positive.”
Chapter 19
Etor couldn’t wait to get the hell out of the medical unit. He was tired of being poked and prodded by every medic that came into his room. Jonik forced him to stay in Vulmar’s ship’s medical unit to monitor him. He felt fine but understood how concerned his old friend had to be to keep him there. Head trauma was nothing to fool with and could kill a person before one knew it.
Jonik had to shave a small portion of his hair on the back on his head in order to seal the wound caused by one of the numerous chairs that had sailed towards him and Thallan when his ship tilted. Thallan was in worse shape than he was because of the control panel that landed on top of him. Kharis was lucky to escape with only the gash on his face which he complained about.
He was supposed to be discharged soon and wondered where Maggie was. Jonik had asked her to take him down to the surface then directly home. Just because he was being let go didn’t mean he was clear to return to his work. Kharis had left the day before after tormenting Kelly to the point of her storming out of the medical until. He could understand and sympathize with his brother when it came to the female. Kharis had known the moment Kelly stepped off his ship that she was his true life mate. He also was sure Vulmar had found his by the way he looked at Hunter every time she was near him. What were the chances that all three of them found their true life mates? The gods would surely be smiling down at them if it were true.
“Ready to go?”
Maggie’s voice drug out him of his daydream. “More than ready! Let’s go.”
It felt wonderful to walk out the medical unit. He and his men had a close call with the Lephusans. If Vulmar hadn’t shown up when he did he fully believed he would be dead right now. Whatever weapon Ruehar had it was powerful enough to bring down the Arabis’ shields.
They boarded the shuttle heading down to the surface. Hunter and Lexie were already on board waiting to return to the surface too. He noticed Kelly wasn’t on board so he asked Maggie about it.
“Where’s Kelly?”
“She went down to the surface yesterday after Kharis pissed her off. She wanted some time alone, so we told her to go ahead without us.”
“Wait a minute. You let Kelly go down without someone to escort her to the house?” he asked.
“Yes, why? Rhaegos is there. He’s been badgering me about when you were coming back.”
“By the gods! I forgot all about Rhaegos! Was he hurt during the battle?” He would never forgive himself if his beloved dragon friend had been injured and he was not there to console the beast.
“No, not really. Just a few scratches. Your brothers’ dragons are fine too.”
The shuttle came to life then eased out of the docking bay. The view from the shuttle was incredible. The debris from the battle had either floated away or had been cleared away. Qetera looked like its normal self as it sat suspended in the blackness of space. The ride to the surface took approximately twenty minutes. As the shuttle prepared to land Etor saw Rhaegos waiting. He breathed a sigh of relief at seeing the beast and knowing for himself that the dragon was fine.
He approached his dragon friend and reached out to touch him. Rhaegos lowered his big head and closed his eyes as Etor ran his hand over the dragon’s snout. Without warning, the dragon’s long tongue whipped out of its mouth and gave Etor a long, wet lick up his entire face.
“Ugh! Really Rhaegos?” He wiped his face with his good arm. “I love you too.” He patted Rhaegos’ snout again.
Behind him he could hear Maggie giggling. He turned to look at her then started to laugh along with her. The two most important things in his life were standing right by him. A surge of pride coursed through him when he realized the gods and goddesses had truly blessed him.
“Let’s go home,” he said.
Rhaegos dropped down low when he heard Etor. Care for a ride?
Before he could even answer Maggie was trying to climb onto the dragon’s back. “Help me up Etor!”
How could he resist the look of joy on his mate’s face? She obviously loved Rhaegos almost as much as he did, so there was no way he would deny her the chance to ride the gigantic beast.
Come on old friend, help your mate up onto my back!
He laughed as he lifted Maggie up by the waist and sat her gently on the provided harness seat. His getting up was going to be another matter. With only one good arm to pull himself up with he was more likely to slid off on the opposite side. He stood for several seconds pondering the best way to attempt getting on when he suddenly felt Rhaegos’ tail lightly tap his foot.
If I can be of any assistance, Rhaegos puffed out a big cloud of smoke and waited for him to step onto his tail. When he did Rhaegos lifted his tail until he was even with Maggie. He slid his leg over the harness and positioned himself in a secure spot.
“Alright Rhaegos. Take us home!”
The dragon bent his knees low then jumped high into the air. His long wings stretched out to flap a few times as they rose above the city. From their vantage point, Etor was able to see the damage done to his city.
Several of the larger building were collapsed or barely standing. A fire still burned in the area that was once the market. He would make sure that the fire was put out immediately when he arrived at his home. He was happy to see that the people of his city were already in the process of cleaning out the debris and preparing to rebuild.
His people’s devotion to him and his family left him with a feeling he couldn’t explain. Pride? Happiness? He didn’t know, but what he did know was this was the exact reason why he defended his planet and her inhabitants so fiercely. There was nothing he wouldn’t do to protect all of it and now that he had a mate, he had even more of a reason to fight for it.
As Rhaegos soared through the lavender sky, he wrapped his arm around Maggie’s waist. He spread his fingers out over her belly and rubbed the delicate skin beneath the clothing she wore. He bent forward to place a kiss on her neck then spoke into her ear.
“One day I hope to plant my seed in your belly and see you grow with my child.” He nuzzled her neck and the sensitive skin behind her ear.
“Well, my dear husband, your wish has already come true.”
He froze at her words. He turned her head so he could see her face. “Truly?”
Her smile set his heart on fire. She nodded her head quickly a couple of times. “Yes, truly! Jonik confirmed it for me.”
He was so happy that he nearly slid off Rhaegos’ back. He roared as loud as he could as the thought of being a father consumed him.
Ah, I see she told you! Rhaegos chuckled as he dipped low to land near their home.
“You knew!” he stated to the dragon.
I knew from the moment it happened, but I am bound to keep the secret until the time came for your mate to reveal her news. Rhaegos landed softly on the grass near the doors that led to their room. I have some business I need to attend to, but I will hear you if you call for me.
“Where are you going,” Maggie asked after Etor set her firmly on the ground.
My kind has lost several of our best fighters. My father has asked that I come to help attend to the fallen. Rhaegos lower his head in sorrow.
Etor was stunned to hear about the other dragons. Ruehar’s battle never should have reached the surface of h
is world. To lose one dragon was a great sorrow, but numerous ones?
“I will come with you,” he said.
No, you must remain here with your mate. This is something the dragons need to do in private. I will return when the deed is done.
“Be careful, Rhaegos. I will miss you while you are away,” Maggie reached for the head that was lowered to her. Her small hand rubbed the dragon’s cheek before she leaned in and placed a kiss on it.
He felt no jealousy as he watched his mate. She had accepted the great beast with no questions asked. He thought back to the first day she had seen Rhaegos and how terrified she had been. But, she quickly took to the dragon. She had been amazed when she saw him in his normal size and was delighted. Her friend on the other hand was scared out of her mind.
What did the days ahead of him have in store? Was his planet truly free of the Lephusans? He doubted it. Would the gods see fit to let them live in peace? Only time would tell. For the time being he would rebuild his city and raise his child that grew in his mate’s belly.
Rhaegos jumped into the air and rose quickly out of sight. The pair stood there watching until the dragon was out of sight.
“Come, little one. I have something in store for you.” He smiled at her wickedly.
She raised one eyebrow at his command, “Oh really? And what might that be?”
He jerked her into his arms and covered her mouth with his. There was no forcing his way into her delicious mouth. She readily opened for him and kissed him back with as much fever as he kissed her. His hand found its way to the curve of her breast. He could feel her nipple was already puckered and hard, waiting for his caress. She sighed into his mouth as he ran a thumb over the delicate bud. He released her mouth.
“I suggest we take this inside or everyone in the city will see me take my wife right here out in the open.” He scooped her up into his arms and walked to their rooms, not even worrying about his arm.
He didn’t even notice the mess that still lay on the floor from the Lephusans breaking into their home. Glass crunched under his feet. A cool breeze was coming in through the broken doors and filled the entire room. He glanced around the room then moved to the bedroom where he could lock them in and not fear that someone would see his mate’s glorious body.
Unceremoniously, he tossed her onto the bed then stripped out of his clothes, wincing as his arm protested his recent activity. His cock was already hard and jutted out as soon as he released it from the confines of the pants that had become too tight. He fisted his cock a couple of times as he trained his eyes on Maggie. Her eyes were wide as she stared at his cock. Unconsciously, she ran her tongue over her lips which only succeeded in making him harder.
“I cannot wait any longer, my love. I have to sink my cock into your pussy. I need to feel you wrapped around me as we take our pleasure.”
Maggie moved off the bed and shed her clothing. She stood before him completely naked, waiting for him. “I want you too. I want to feel you move inside me.” She took his hand and led him to the edge of the bed. “Sit.”
Etor obeyed her command. He sat on the edge of their bed wondering what she was about to do. When she kneeled in between his massive thighs, he sucked in a sharp breath when he realized what she was about to do. Her tongue darted out to lap up the drop of pre-cum that seeped from his cock. He was transfixed as he watched his cock disappear into her mouth. Her hot, wet mouth felt wonderful on his hard cock. She moved up and down along his cock as one of her hands cupped his balls.
By the gods, he wasn’t going to last long if she kept this up. She quickened her pace as she sucked hard on him. He could feel his release coming to surface as she continued to suck and lick his cock. She let go of his cock with a pop then began to torture the tip by swirling her tongue around the head. Every now and then her tongue flicked across the top which made him jump.
She smiled wickedly up at him as she covered his cock again with her mouth. It was such an erotic sight that he came immediately. His seed spurted into her mouth as wave after wave of pure pleasure traveled through him. His violet eyes never left her face she watched him until his orgasm was complete. His chest heaved and his hands shook as she licked him clean then stood up.
Her naked breasts bounced as she took a step closer to him and he could see the wetness between her thighs as it traveled down her legs. She was more than ready for him and now was the time to sink into her depths. With his good arm he pulled her close until she was directly between his trembling thighs. He took her mouth in a kiss that left them both breathless. She moved as his tongue swept through her mouth gathering her taste. Her legs straddled his waist as her pussy hovered above his thick cock.
She broke away from his kiss and said in husky, desired filled voice, “I love you.”
He let her take the lead. She reached for his cock and guided it to the entrance of her pussy. When she was satisfied the tip was breaching her entrance, she let her body slide down the full length of him until he was buried to the hilt inside her. She threw her head back and let out a moan so loud he was sure the entire house heard it. He wasn’t so innocent either as he felt the muscles of her pussy grab hold of his throbbing shaft, cradling it in its warmth.
Her small figure started to bounce up and down on him. His cock withdrew until just the tip was left in before she sank back down as hard as she could.
“By the gods, your pussy feels so good. I will never get enough of it!” He used his good arm to help her move above him. It wasn’t long before his balls drew up tightly against his shaft. At the same time he could feel her juices flowing as she became even wetter and hotter. He wanted her to seek her pleasure before he released again. Just when he thought he wouldn’t be able to last much longer, her muscles clenched down on him and squeezed as she came hard. Her cries of pleasure set off his own release. His seed spilled deep inside her until he was drained. He supported her with his arm as she fell limply against him as the last of her tremors coursed through her.
She recovered soon enough and pushed off his chest to look at him. “Wow! That was incredible!” She blushed a beautiful shade of red.
“Why are you blushing, little one? There is nothing to be shy about between us.” He kissed her softly on the lips. “You are mine now and forever and it will always be like this between us. I plan on having you so many times you will never be able to keep count.”
“Why would I ever want to keep count?” she laughed.
“It was just an idea.”
Chapter 20
Zol’tsa sat in his cell quietly, waiting for his chance to escape. He had a lot of time on his hands to think of the best way to get off Qetera before anyone noticed he was gone.
After the shuttle he and the females had escaped in, the female named, Kelly, took out all of his men then had the nerve to put the gun to his head. He did as she asked only because he had been searching for a way to get to Ruehar’s warship that was in battle with one of the Qeteran ships. He debated whether or not to take the female out, but once he saw that all the females had armed themselves with the guns of his dead men, he thought twice about the suicide move.
Unfortunately for him, the youngest brother of the trio showed up just in time to save the leader’s warship that was under heavy fire. His hopes of escaping anytime soon were crushed when he witnessed Ruehar’s warship explode. Anger coursed through his veins as he thought of all the men lost on board that ship. Their numbers were already at a dangerous low, but the devastating blow would cripple the Lephusans. The chances of their race surviving extinction were very slim now.
He had been hauled unceremoniously on board the warship then tossed into a cell after witnessing the end of the battle to await transport down to the surface of Qetera. A heavily guarded shuttle took him down to the surface where he would face a trial he knew would end in his death.
As he was being escorted to the holding cells, he saw the amount of damage his people caused to the main city. It would take the Qeterans some ti
me to rebuild everything that was destroyed or badly damaged. He smiled to himself as he walked handcuffed through the doors of a building he hadn’t been in before. He was quickly processed then placed in a windowless cell.
The only visitors he received were the guards who brought his meals three times a day. After a while the days ran together and he no longer knew how long it had been since he was captured. His only entertainment was gathering together the dirt and dust in a pile and using it to draw pictures. The only pieces of furniture in the cell were a bed that was secured to the floor and the toilet. He would sit for hours trying to figure out a way to use the bed as some kind of a weapon if he could only get a piece of it loose.
His chance for escape came when the guard brought in his midday meal. As scheduled, the guards returned twenty minutes later to retrieve the tray. In his haste to get out of the cell, the guard neglected to check the tray for the spoon he was allowed to eat with. As the door to the cell slammed shut, he smiled inwardly and reached for the tool on the floor.
“You are my ticket out of here,” he said to the metal object. He lay back on the bed and let this plan formulate in his head.
He used the tool to pry the wood of his bed apart. He would use one of the wooden supports to bash the guard over the head when he came in with the evening meal. The guard always came in alone and there was no sign of any other guard waiting outside the cell. This would be his one chance to escape and he couldn’t mess it up.
The hours ticked by slowly as he waited to hear the turn of the key in the lock. He went to sit on the toilet to make the guard think he was incapacitated for the moment. When the door opened and the guard walked in, he glanced behind the man to make sure he was alone.
“Ah, another wonderful Qeteran meal,” he said sarcastically.
The guard gave him a dirty look then said to him, “Shut up, prisoner.” He turned his back to sit the tray on the bed.
He jumped off the toilet and swung his makeshift weapon at the guard’s head. The man didn’t even know what hit him as he flopped limply half on the bed and half on the floor.
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