Captor, p.22
Captor, page 22
Without hesitation, I threw her over my shoulder, yanking the delphfawn under my arm then racing toward the security of the palace. The attacks had increased even after I’d left. Additional security would need to be added.
Snarls came from two directions. The situation was getting out of hand.
“Let go of me,” she hissed.
“Be quiet. They will hear you.”
While she didn’t fight me, her breathing remained labored. I bolted in through the opening, slamming and securing the lock before dropping her onto the ground, gingerly easing the critically injured fawn across the soft grass.
She backed way, her body shaking. “Will he survive?”
“I have no idea.”
“Then you need to get him help.” Her expression defiant, she tumbled onto the ground, stroking the fawn’s neck. Her insistence on saving the creature was admirable but stupid. She had no true understanding of what she’d been facing.
“The delphfawn isn’t important.”
“Get him help,” she hissed.
I heard the cries of the other beasts, far too many of them breaking through the exterior barriers.
“Fine. I will have him attended to.”
“He’s so innocent.” The way she was stroking the small creature was sweet, but my protective side continued to reign, angered by her impetuous actions.
I slipped the sword into the sheath. Then, taking long strides, I grabbed both her arms, jerking her to her feet. “What the hell were you doing?”
“I didn’t leave the city. I only stepped outside the gate. I heard his cry. Don’t you save the innocent ones?”
Innocent ones. She was the only innocent creature on my planet.
“You didn’t listen to me. Those beasts are dangerous. You could have gotten yourself killed.”
“But I didn’t.”
“You don’t understand, Sasha of Earth. Our world is more dangerous than I told you. We are a dying planet. Those beasts are transforming into carnivores, enticed by the scent of humans. Your natural perfume attracted several species. I almost lost you.”
“I’m sorry.”
“Sorry doesn’t make what you did any better, little pet. I’m going to punish you. I’m going to protect you and yes, I’m going to make you my queen.” The hunger I’d experienced before shifting higher, growing rapidly. I could no longer think clearly, couldn’t manage to bear the thought of losing her.
My cock ached, shoved against the ridiculous confines of my uniform, strangling the life’s blood out of me. I was crazy with desire, barely able to shove aside my needs. All I could think about was fucking her, driving my cock deep inside, staining her with my scent. Maybe then the wretched monsters lurking in the night would stay away from her, heeding my claim.
I gripped her face, dragging her onto her toes. By all rights, I should punish her for her disobedience, flogging her in front of everyone in the city, but all I wanted to do was hold her in my arms. I craved her. I needed to protect her.
I loved her.
Nothing made sense any longer but the fact I couldn’t live without her.
She was mine.
For as long as the blue blood flowed through my veins.
CHAPTER 16
Sasha
There were no rules for falling in love with an alien, no playbook back on Earth that could help with the butterfly sensations rocketing through me. No one had ever talked about caring for a beast of the wild, let alone becoming their mate. All the stories I’d heard about aliens had been horrific, barbarians little more than true savages, hunting and capturing a mate. They were supposed to be unintelligent beasts, their only thoughts fighting and fucking.
But Krakar was different. While he was a true savage, his needs as primal as that of any wild animal living on Earth, his heart was huge, his desire to better his world unstoppable.
And his capability at love explosive.
As his fingers dug into my skin, I was thrown by the different vibrations and thoughts, the flipping of my stomach as he held me. I was alive with energy, the fact I’d almost died because of my stupidity only adding to the fury of our hunger.
The moment shared was special, yet I remained disembodied, worried for a planet I didn’t know, terrified of the outcome of decisions he’d made. But here I was, my pussy aching and my nipples sensitive, longing to be in his arms, making love with him for hours. While I couldn’t understand my irrational feelings, at this moment nothing else mattered but our coupling.
The world could stop and as long as we were together, I’d die happy and content.
I’d been a fighter all my life, while quietly, I’d made certain I fought for what I wanted, and I would do so again. No one was going to destroy my new happiness.
No one.
The kiss was more passionate than before, the heat exuded from our bodies nothing more than flames licking at our skin. I was consumed with desire, my heart hammering against my chest. He was larger than life, a beast with a firestorm of need and rage threatening to go off at any moment. Yet in his arms, I was special, adored.
He thrust his tongue inside, taking his time sweeping it across mine, darting the forked tip from one side to the roof of my mouth, tickling my senses. The man was a true dominator, refusing to take no for an answer. Gone was the tenderness I’d experienced before. In its place was the almost desperate hunger of a wild beast, a predator who would consume every inch of me.
I wrapped one arm around his neck, tangling my fingers in his hair, using the other hand to knead his beefy chest. Every touch, even through a layer of clothes, seared the tips of my fingers. I could no longer focus, the oddity of where I was standing, the sounds of unknown murderous beasts lurking in the perimeter adding to the excitement. I wanted him. God, I wanted him more than ever.
As the moment of passion continued, his growls intensified, as if letting everyone know I belonged to him now and forever. When he finally broke the kiss, he pushed my head back, forcing me to look at the darkened sky, eerie bolts of strangely colored lightning sending another wave of apprehension into the core of my being.
But I still felt safe in his arms. I knew he would keep his promise, protecting me against all odds. The danger was real, coming from all sides as well above us, but right now and right here, he was in full control.
He dragged his tongue down the side of my face, tickling my earlobe then whispering into my ear. “Do not defy me again.”
I shuddered as he continued trailing his tongue down my neck, nipping my skin. The world could continue spinning around me as far as I was concerned. Even the aggressive sounds of the odd-looking beasts outside the thick wall no longer scared me.
Krakar slipped his hand under my shirt, cupping and squeezing my breasts. The pressure was intense, my pussy clenching and releasing several times. When he teased my nipple, pinching then flicking a single finger back and forth across the already hardened bud, moans escaped my mouth. He had a way of tingling every muscle, creating such an intense wave of desire that I was left breathless. He jerked back, the thunderous look on his face indicating his extreme irritation as well as the kind of desire that stripped away my breath.
I pushed my hands against him, taking deep breaths.
“Do not fight me, little pet.” He advanced again like a beast stalking his prey.
His words made me quiver, the intensity of what he was capable of doing creating a wet spot between my legs. He took a deep breath, laughing softly then shoving his hand against my cloth-covered pussy. As he rubbed up and down, I was forced to cling to his shoulders for fear of falling. I closed my eyes, allowing the warm sensations to flutter through me. As he continued stroking me, finding and pinching my clit every few seconds, I was almost tossed into an orgasm.
Every noise he made was more savage than the one before and as he rubbed me, I found myself losing all sense of reality. Using a single hand, he ripped at my pants, the sound of the material tearing making me laugh nervously He tattered them into shreds, tossing the remnants away and for some insane reason, I watched them flutter to the ground.
I could sense a switch had been flipped, the fact I’d almost gotten myself killed angering him tremendously. Then he rolled his knuckles down the side of my face, moving gingerly along my arm and across my stomach. A few seconds later, he took a step away, his upper lip curling.
“Finish undressing,” he growled.
“What if I don’t?”
There was no hesitation in his actions after I’d issued the words. The predatory expression on his face remained, his eyes glistening in the single light illuminating the area surrounding us. As he ripped the shirt over my shoulders, the sounds he made reminded me of the savage he was. He fisted my hair, yanking me back in such a deep arc that I was immediately lightheaded. When he engulfed my nipple, sucking on my tender bud, I slapped my hands against his arms, gasping for air.
“Oh. Oh…”
“You will learn to obey me.” His hot breath skipped along my skin seconds before he bit down on my hardened pebble.
Pain washed through me but there was so much more, an explosion of sensations, a deep pulse in my womb. I closed my eyes, no longer able to capture my center. But I didn’t care. He had me in his arms, taking whatever he wanted. The light breeze chilled me to the bone, adding to the quivering sensations dancing through me. He was big and brutal, and on this night, there was no mistake about what he wanted.
He dragged his raspy tongue to my other breast, repeating the action. I threw my arms back, no longer fighting his hold. There was no need. I was safe in his arms, the beast prepared to feast.
As he’d promised only seconds before, he wrapped his hand around my throat, pulling me forward, shaking his head. As he jerked me even closer, I felt the hard ridge of his cock. He wanted to ensure I knew that he was in charge. The man was also admonishing me for my childish behavior. I couldn’t have been anymore shocked when he tossed me over some square container.
The breath knocked out of me, I wasn’t prepared for the vigor he used as he brought his hand down rapidly, moving from one side of my bottom to the other.
“You need harsh punishment.”
“That’s not fair.” My whimper was lost, the guttural sounds he made just another reminder of the true nature of the man and the way he’d punished me soon after we’d met.
I was shocked at his change in demeanor, his actions more aggressive than before. “Ouch,” I huffed but that only achieved another several brutal smacks against my naked backside. I was shocked at the force he used, although the round of punishment he’d issued in his quarters had been more intense, agonizing.
He pounded his hand down long and hard, making certain to cover every inch of my aching bottom. I couldn’t take a deep breath or even think clearly, utterly blindsided by the force he was using. He didn’t stop, the cracking sound of his hand matching the whimpers from my mouth.
He seemed lost in a fog of lust and the almost desperate need to remind me I belonged to him.
I stretched my arms across the strange surface of the container, no longer fighting him. There was no use. He was bigger and stronger, capable of doing anything he wanted.
The fact he was relentless told me he’d been certain I’d be killed, eaten by his monstrous creatures. I remained breathless, falling into a strange lull as the spanking continued. I lost count of how many strikes he delivered, each one harder than the one before. Everything became a blur, a soft and very strange sound buzzing into my ears. His scent was stronger than before, testosterone laced with the stench of sweet moss and the darkness of the forest.
Only when the small fawn made strangled sounds did he rear back, taking several husky breaths. His growl was an indication of continued frustration. He crushed the full weight of his body against me, once again making I felt the intense pulsing of his cock. He was ensuring I knew that he would take me soon, driving his shaft into every hole.
And God help me, I wanted him to.
He yanked me by the hair to a standing position, basking in the sight of me for a few seconds. When he cupped my breasts for a second time, burying his face between them, I threw my head back and ran my fingers through his hair.
Then the small creature cried out again, obviously in intense pain.
I was forced to take shallow breaths, lifting my head. I could feel a sloppy smile crossing my face. I was already drunk on the limited passion we’d shared, wanting so much more.
He touched my face, brushing his fingers back and forth. Everything about him was more intense than before, his entire body expressing the kind of controlling need that should terrify me, but I remained entranced by his prowess.
He backed away, his nostrils remaining flared. When he gathered the small creature in his arms, I sensed he was protecting the fawn only because I’d insisted.
“Go inside. Wait for me,” he commanded.
“You won’t hurt him.”
The slight smile on his face was followed by a dark chuckle, the sound reverberating under my skin. “He will be saved. Go.”
I took a few seconds, enjoying the view of his broad shoulders and carved chest. There was something different about the way he looked, as if being home had changed him somehow. With the ink covering his arms, he appeared much more like a warrior than when wearing the gilded garb, pretending the throne was where he wanted to be. He was a fighter, a man determined to do what it took to protect everything and everyone he cared about.
“Is it true that I can never return to Earth?”
Krakar stopped short, taking a few seconds to rub a single finger between the fawn’s eyes.
“Krakar. Tell me. I deserve to know the truth, no matter how painful it might be.”
His single nod was like a dagger being driven into my heart. Never to step foot on my home soil again. “I’m sorry, little pet. The serum had altered the composition of your blood, which affects your heart. However, you will have a home here, Sasha. I will make certain that you are happy.”
“Home. You don’t understand.”
“I think I do,” he said gruffly.
No, he couldn’t. While a part of me felt crushed under the weight of knowledge, I refused to succumb to the anger and fear any longer. “You will save this creature. I don’t care what you have to do.” I lifted my head, locking eyes with his.
“I will do what I can. That I also promise you.”
I wasn’t certain his promises could be kept.
I eased my hand across the fawn’s head, the creature’s eyes imploring. Still shaking, I headed toward the building, turning only once, surprised to see the brutal alien stroking the fawn’s head. Then I walked inside. The interior of the space was luxurious by any standards, the high ceilings and open space inviting. I held my arms as I walked into the main room, the large fountain in the middle the centerpiece of the space.
As I stood in front of the cascading water, the same sense of dread continued to flow. I couldn’t go home. While images of Earth tried to crowd my mind, I shoved them away. It wasn’t going to do me any good to feel sorry for myself. My thoughts drifted to my father and his reactions. There was no way in hell the man would allow uranium to be delivered to the Dragonians. He would refuse assistance, even though his daughter would spend whatever life she had left on this planet.
Or on a battleship awaiting some enemy to crush us.
I was overwhelmed with anxiety, enough so my legs were about to give way. Even before I had a chance to ease onto the platform surrounding the ice blue fountain, his arms were around me once again, pulling my back against his chest.
I couldn’t stand thinking about it any longer.
“The delphfawn will be saved as I promised you.” His words were whispered, tickling my ear. “However, what you did was foolish.”
“I did what I had to do. You would have done the same. Now to save the rest of your planet.” I don’t know why I issued the words. There was likely no chance of that happening.
“As I told you before, we have survived, and we will continue to do so.”
“At what cost?”
He spun me around, his hands gripping my waist. “That’s not for you to worry about.”
The look on his face was even more carnal than before, his eyes narrow but his gaze heated as he slowly lowered his eyes to my breasts, a sly smile forming on his face. When he backed away, I was able to see the fawn’s blood speckling his shirt just seconds before he yanked it over his head, tossing it aside.
He seemed more the predator than a lover, but I was even more attracted to him than before.
Then he placed the tip of his index finger across my lips, brushing it back and forth. “I can’t wait to be inside of you.”
Every word he said was laced with need, the darkness of his eyes creating another wave of shivers.
Backing away, he peeled off his pants within seconds, revealing his hardness. I couldn’t help but stare at his cock, my mouth watering as it had done before.
His balls were so swollen, hanging low. He noticed my stare, sliding his hand around his shaft, pumping it up and down three times.
There was a playfulness about him I hadn’t anticipated, especially with what he was facing.
“I’m going to fuck you long and hard.”
I adored the deepness to his voice, the silky base that reverberated in my ears. I teased him, shaking my head then taking several giant strides away, but I should have known better than to tease an alien.
When I dared to try to escape from his advances, the subtle yet guttural sound he issued echoed in the space. As he’d done before, with two long strides, he tossed me over his shoulder as if I weighed nothing, moving from one room to another, ending up in the bedroom portion of the huge suite. The platform bed was covered in pillows, the bright colors a surprise.
Even the way he placed me on my feet was dominating, the large creature hovering over me, taking short and deliberate steps as he backed me against one of the walls. Just as methodically, he placed first one palm then the other on either side of my head, lowering his head beseechingly slowly.
