by Olivia Black
“The sand,” Gogrek said.
Dennis’s brows furrowed in confusion. “Huh?”
Gogrek smiled. “Even though a picture was sent with your documents, I couldn’t really get a good look at you because you were covered in sand.”
Dennis chuckled lightly.
“Can I ask you a question?”
“Of course,” Dennis said.
“How can you be a virgin? I mean…” Gogrek shook his head as if he were confused. “I just can’t understand how someone as attractive as you could be innocent.”
Dennis wasn’t exactly innocent. It was true he hadn’t been with a male, but that didn’t mean he was pure and untouched.
“On Earth, our society doesn’t accept people that prefer the same sex.” It was the kindest thing he could say.
In truth, if a person didn’t fit into what was considered normal, they were ostracized, and the government encouraged them to volunteer to leave. Dennis knew he couldn’t stay. Who would want to live in a place where you weren’t welcome? It was much better to leave and start over somewhere else.
Dennis didn’t even tell his family that he had volunteered. They didn’t know anything until the day two guards from the Justice Building showed up at his door to escort him to the Glecerian starship. Only then did Dennis have the courage to tell them he was leaving.
“Is that why you left?”
Dennis nodded.
“I’m sorry,” Gogrek said. “It must have been hard for you.”
Dennis shrugged. He didn’t really want to talk about it. Dennis wanted to move on with his life and live in the present, not the past.
As if sensing his reluctance to keep talking, Gogrek changed the subject and asked, “Do you have any questions for me?”
Gogrek leaned forward. He picked up the pitcher and filled Dennis’s cup with mead. Gogrek held out the glass, and Dennis met him halfway, taking the cup from the male’s outstretched hand. Leaning back, Dennis brought the cup up to his lips. As he took a sip of the mead, Dennis ran all of the questions he had through his mind. He didn’t even know where to begin.
“I don’t know anything about Noglion.”
“What would you like to know?”
Dennis took a deep breath as he tried to gather his thoughts. But it was a bit difficult. The alcohol rushed through Dennis’s system, making him feel a bit lightheaded.
“I heard that humans are referred to as pets. And…uh…” Dennis cleared his throat. “I also heard that humans aren’t allowed to wear clothes and that we have to wear a collar.” He unconsciously touched his neck. “Is that true?”
“We call our mates pets. I understand that you may find that word derogatory. But here on Noglion, we love our pets, pamper them, protect them, and keep them close.”
It wasn’t that he was against being called pet, as long as it was a term of endearment. He just didn’t want to be treated as if he were some sort of exotic animal because he was from Earth. He wasn’t a prize. Dennis was just a man looking for a mate.
“As for the collar, it’s a leather band that will be worn loosely around your neck. It has your mate’s family name carved on it. The collar signifies that you are mated, and it tells the other Noglion males who you belong to.”
Dennis arched a brow. “And the clothes?”
“No, you aren’t allowed to wear any clothes,” Gogrek said.
The male looked as if he wanted to say more, but he didn’t. Dennis tilted his head and gave Gogrek a pointed look. He waited. But Gogrek didn’t say anything else. The male simply smiled. It was strange because Dennis felt as though Gogrek was holding back, but why? What was he hiding?
Suddenly and without warning, a feeling of tranquility swept over him, and everything was forgotten. His muscles relaxed, and Dennis slouched down in the chair. All of Dennis’s inhibitions seemed to drift away as the aphrodisiac flowed through him, taking over. Dennis was becoming less aware, his thoughts sluggish. Dennis’s cock hardened, pressing against the towel. He rubbed his thighs together, feeling needy. Dennis had never been so horny in all his life. The glass fell out of his hand and hit the rug with a thud.
Gogrek got up from his chair and knelt on the floor beside Dennis. “Are you okay?”
The male lifted a clawed hand and placed it on top of Dennis’s head. Gogrek started to pet him, gently running his fingers through Dennis’s hair. The simple touch affected Dennis more than he cared to admit. His dick reacted, leaking pre-cum.
“Fuck,” Dennis muttered.
“Take slow breaths,” the male told him, his voice low and smooth. “It’s just the herbs.”
Dennis tried to process Gogrek’s words, but he could barely understand what the male was saying. When the room started to spin, Dennis closed his eyes. He took a few deep breaths, slowly inhaling and exhaling. It took a little while, but eventually, the sensation started to ease a bit, and Dennis opened his eyes.
He stared at Gogrek, studying the male. The yellow reptilian eyes that had once startled Dennis now calmed him.
“How are you feeling?” Gogrek asked. The male seemed genuinely concerned about Dennis’s wellbeing.
Dennis sighed. “Better.”
When the door slid open, Gogrek rose to his feet and spun around, blocking Dennis’s line of sight.
“Sir,” a male voice said. “You wanted me to let you know when the battle started.”
“Yes,” Gogrek responded. “Thank you.”
With Gogrek’s back to him, Dennis took the opportunity to take a closer look at the male. He ran his eyes up and down Gogrek’s backside. The male was huge and muscular. His shoulders were broad, tapering down to a trim waist, round ass, and thick thighs. Dennis had to admit that he was curious about the male. He wanted to touch the scales that covered Gogrek. What did the male feel like?
When Gogrek turned around, the male glanced down at him. “The battle has begun.” He smiled, but for some reason, the male didn’t seem happy. In fact, Gogrek looked a little worried.
Dennis sat up straight, suddenly alert. “What’s wrong?”
Gogrek shook his head. “It’s nothing for you to be worried about.”
“I don’t believe you.”
Gogrek took a seat once more. The male stared at Dennis for a long, drawn-out moment before saying, “I’m here with you because I asked the king for a personal favor.”
Dennis’s brows pinched together in confusion.
“I’m an elected government official,” Gogrek said. “I help the king create laws, advocate for members of the community, and if I’m needed, I act as an ambassador to other planets.”
“Wow,” Dennis murmured. He had to admit that he was impressed. It sounded like Gogrek had a prominent position.
“I asked the king if I could welcome you to Noglion.”
Dennis nodded. “Okay.”
“Right now, my younger brother, Ragnon, is in the arena fighting for you.”
“And you’re worried about him.”
“No.” Gogrek shook his head, a smile teasing the corners of his lips. “I’m not worried about Ragnon. He’s a highly skilled warrior. I don’t doubt his ability. I know that he’ll do well in the arena. But now that I’ve met you and spent some time with you, I’ll be very disappointed if he doesn’t win.”
Dennis had to admit that he was flattered. It was nice to know that Gogrek had called in a personal favor to meet him. Even though he didn’t really know anything about Gogrek, the gesture made Dennis feel as if he were special.
“When will we know who the winner is?”
“When the battle is over.”
They both fell silent. Dennis stared at Gogrek, and the male kept his eyes on him. The tension seemed to grow with each passing minute, filling the space between them until it was thick and potent.
“So, um…” Dennis started, unable to stay quiet. “What should we do while we wait?”
A slow smile spread across Gogrek’s lips. It looked as if the male had a few ideas i
n mind. He didn’t say a word. Gogrek simply stood up and walked toward Dennis. The male dropped to his knees. Dennis’s heart hammered wildly in anticipation, and he started shaking uncontrollably.
Gogrek grabbed hold of the towel and gave a tug. He spread the material apart, exposing Dennis’s cock. Dennis sucked in a sharp breath as he waited, wondering what Gogrek would do. It felt as if he’d been waiting for this moment all his life.
“You’ve got a beautiful cock, Dennis.”
Dennis’s mouth fell open. He tried to respond, but his mind drew a blank. Dennis couldn’t believe this was happening. Anticipation and excitement rushed through his system, making him dizzy.
“Spread your legs for me.”
Dennis did as Gogrek ordered, opening his legs. Slowly, the male leaned forward. Gogrek placed a kiss on Dennis’s chest before moving down his stomach. And then, the male took Dennis into his mouth. Wet heat enveloped his needy cock. As Gogrek wrapped his lips around the head of Dennis’s cock, Dennis’s entire body violently jerked. Gogrek wrapped his hands around Dennis, holding him down against the chair. The male moaned as he lowered his head, swallowing Dennis’s cock down to the root. To Dennis’s surprise, Gogrek was gentle. His mouth was soft and warm.
“Oh God,” Dennis panted.
Gogrek slowly pulled back before taking Dennis’s length down his throat. The male bobbed his head up and down. He took his time as if savoring the moment. As Dennis stared down at Gogrek’s scale-covered head, the male looked up him. From the look on Gogrek’s face, Dennis could see that the male was enjoying himself. He opened his mouth and moved his tongue over Dennis’s dick, licking and stroking his length. Gogrek rolled his tongue around the crown of Dennis’s cock before swallowing him down his throat.
Dennis’s head fell back, and he closed his eyes. “Ah…Ah…Ah…”
He grabbed hold of the armrests, trying to control his orgasm. Dennis didn’t want this feeling to end. He didn’t want Gogrek to stop. As if sensing that he was on edge, Gogrek sucked harder. It felt like the world was turning, spinning out of control. Dennis lost himself in the feel of Gogrek’s mouth as his orgasm rushed through him.
Panting heavily, Dennis managed to say, “I’m gonna come…” He cried out Gogrek’s name as he came, shooting ropes of spunk into the male’s mouth, and Gogrek swallowed every drop.
Dennis fell limp against the chair. “Holy shit,” he muttered, completely awed by Gogrek’s talented mouth.
Dennis had never been touched by a man before. All of his past experience came from fooling around with women. With each blowjob he received, it became clear that Dennis wasn’t going to climax, and he would have to finish himself off. He was ashamed. Dennis felt as if he were a failure by society’s standards.
He’d been hoping that once he got a blowjob from a man that things would be different. And it was. Gogrek had just blown his mind. Dennis smiled. He wanted to shout, I’m gay. He finally felt free, as though a heavy weight had been lifted from his shoulders. It was such a relief.
“Thank you.”
Dennis lifted his head and looked at Gogrek. He should be the one thanking the male.
“Thank you for allowing me to pleasure you.” The sincerity in Gogrek’s tone was surprising.
Dennis wasn’t really sure how to respond, so he said the first thing that came to mind. “Anytime.”
Gogrek started laughing. It was a deep, hardy sound that echoed around the room. The male leaned back and rose to his feet in one smooth motion, placing his erection at eye-level.
Oh my God.
Dennis’s mouth dropped open, and his eyes widened. Gogrek’s cock was huge. The male’s shaft pressed against his loincloth, tenting out the material.
Chapter Three
Gogrek Vemm licked his lips. The taste of Dennis’s spunk sat on his tongue, making his cock harder than it had ever been in his life. The human tasted delicious. It filled Gogrek with pride to know that he was the first male to make Dennis climax. He was the first to bring the young man pleasure. Gogrek wanted to keep Dennis, but he knew that it might not be possible. He may not know Dennis in the conventional sense, but as soon as he’d read through the human’s documents, the male knew that this human was meant to be his.
Rising to his feet, Gogrek turned and sat in the chair beside Dennis. He held out his hand, and without hesitation, Dennis placed his palm on top of Gogrek’s. The warmth of Dennis’s skin sank into Gogrek, instantly warming him. Gogrek closed his hand around Dennis’s and trained his gaze on the human, studying the young man.
Dennis was far too beautiful for words. The young man looked as though he belonged up in the heavens with the gods. The human had a heart-shaped face, high cheekbones, a pointed chin, and a mouth made for kissing. On top of his head, Dennis had dark brown-colored hair. He was so different from the Noglions. The young man wasn’t battle trained. He couldn’t survive alone above the planet in the harsh conditions. Dennis was gentle and delicate. Gogrek would give anything to be able to take care of the young man.
At this very moment, Gogrek’s future with Dennis depended solely on his younger brother, Ragnon. The only way Gogrek would be able to claim the human was if Ragnon won the battle in the arena. It was a tradition. On Noglion, the males fought in order to claim a mate. This battle would be fiercer than the others though. Humans were considered exotic and unique among the Noglion race.
Noglion males rarely got the opportunity to see a human, let alone become mated to one. Even though the planet of Noglion had an open trade agreement with Glecerus, they couldn’t afford the cost. Glecerus charged each planet a hefty transportation fee for the humans they carried from Earth.
“How much longer do we have to wait?” Dennis asked.
Gogrek sighed. “I don’t know.” He was trying to be patient, but it was difficult under the circumstances.
Normally, a prospective mate would be sitting in the audience, watching the battle unfold until a winner was named. And then, he would be claimed on the ground in the arena for all to see. But Dennis was different. He was a virgin. The young man needed a gentle touch, so his first time would be done in the privacy of this suite.
Gogrek took his eyes off the human. Glancing up toward the heavens, Gogrek said a silent prayer to the gods, hoping that Ragnon would be given the strength to conquer all of his opponents. Gogrek really wanted to keep the human. When the door to the suite slid open, Gogrek let go of Dennis’s hand and jumped to his feet. His heart pounded frantically as a Noglion warrior entered the room.
The male bowed respectfully. “Sir, a winner has been announced. It’s time for you to leave.”
Dennis grabbed hold of Gogrek’s hand, squeezing tight. “You’re not staying?”
Gogrek knelt on one knee in front of Dennis’s chair. He knew the human was scared. His expressive eyes showed everything he was feeling. Gogrek wanted to pull Dennis into his arms and comfort him, but he couldn’t. The winner of the battle was given the privilege of claiming his mate.
“I wish I could stay.” There was so much more Gogrek wanted to say, but he didn’t dare speak the words from his heart. “But I have to leave. I was only granted permission to welcome you to Noglion.”
“Will I ever see you again?” Dennis asked, his voice low.
Gogrek glanced away. He couldn’t maintain eye contact with the human. It made his heart ache. Gogrek wrapped his right hand around the back of Dennis’s neck and pulled the human toward him. He wanted to kiss Dennis. He was desperate to feel the young man’s lips against his own, but he was afraid that, once he started, he wouldn’t be able to stop. So, instead, Gogrek pressed his lips against the human’s forehead, his cheeks, and the tip of his nose.
Pulling back, Gogrek rose to his feet in one smooth motion. He didn’t want to be separated from the human, but he didn’t have a choice. Each step he took away from Dennis caused him pain. When he reached the threshold, Gogrek paused and glanced over his shoulder. The look on Dennis’s face nearly brought
him to his knees.
“Don’t worry,” Gogrek said, his voice filled with confidence he didn’t possess. “I’m sure we’ll see each other again.” Gogrek wasn’t sure if he believed his own words, but he said them anyway. He was hoping that it might bring some comfort to Dennis.
As soon as he stepped over the threshold, the door closed, and Dennis disappeared from sight. Gogrek stared at the barrier separating them. He took a few deep breaths before forcing himself to turn and walk away. With strength and determination, Gogrek strode down the hallway. Gogrek knew that if he stopped, he would return to Dennis.
Gogrek barely noticed his surroundings. It was as if his body were on autopilot, heading home. His mind was filled with images of Dennis. The human was the most exquisite creature Gogrek had ever seen in his whole existence. But the thing that Gogrek remembered most was the young man’s eyes. The gray-colored globes had been filled with uncertainty and fear as the door closed.
Gogrek wanted to hold the human. He wanted to take the young man home and never let him go. The protective emotions that rose up within him were completely foreign and unexpected. Gogrek was desperate. He needed to have the young man.
Without another thought, Gogrek turned on his heel and rushed toward the arena. He couldn’t go home, not yet.
Gogrek needed to find out who had won the battle. He had to know if Ragnon defeated all of the other contestants. As he strode through the pathways leading to the stadium, the last conversation he had with Ragnon played through his mind.
“I found our pet.”
Ragnon arched a bony brow, but he didn’t respond. He kept to the task at hand, cleaning his weapons.
“Commander Gru Poez’iq managed to acquire two humans while he was out on a mission. As soon as the humans boarded our starship, a Glecerian ambassador sent their documents.”
Gogrek opened one of the files and took out the picture of Dennis. He placed it on the table in front of Ragnon. The warrior looked at the photograph of the human, his yellow eyes assessing.
