Page 2 of Captain's Companion

“Oh,” Gwyn’s eyes widened as her hands went to her shirt and pants. “Yes, I am, Captain Tonason.”

She recognized him from his profile. Her face flushed as she fussed with her shirt. “Where’s your luggage,” he asked keeping his hands behind his back. He wanted to drag her close to him.

“This is what I have,” she said indicating the large bag over her shoulder and a small bag she carried. “I planned to pick up a few things before we left. I wasn’t expecting you to meet me or I would have worn more appropriate…”

“We will not have time for shopping,” Captain Tonason snapped. “You can use the online options once we’re on the ship.”

“I… I… as you wish,” she said. Her green eyes blinked rapidly as she stepped down the ramp towards him. “I apologize for my attire. I was told I needed to find the ship on my own.”

“I had free time,” Ulrik said. He lifted the heavy bag from her shoulder. Her scent overwhelmed him. She smelled of stringle berries and rain. The last stragglers from the ship hurried down the ramp. One man bumped into her pushing her into the captain.

The man turned momentarily to issue a hurried apology before rushing away. “I’m sorry,” she said, her hands on his chest. His arm tight around her, he didn’t let her move away. She felt his arousal and blushed.

“Are you all right,” he growled tightening his arms around her. He wanted her. Her enticing scent and curvy body drove his desire into overdrive.

“I am,” she said surprised by his concern. “I don’t break easily.”

“Why did you help that woman,” he demanded knowing her actions delayed her.

“She and her mate bought tickets in different sections,” she said. “Transport’s expensive. She got two children seats free and the baby sat on her lap. But they couldn’t afford a ticket for him in the second class. He traveled steerage. She struggled to manage three children and their luggage. The baby fell asleep on me, so I just carried her. I’m sorry it delayed me.”

“I need to get back to the ship,” he said keeping her close to his side.

“I can make my own way,” Gwyn said. “I could do the shopping I need and…”

“I have strict rules,” Ulrik said. “I’ve engaged you as my companion and as of right now, you’re my companion. As such, you will follow my rules.”

Gwyn understood rules. “My contract clearly states…,” she said asserting her own rules.

“No hitting or violence,” Ulrik said. “I’m aware of the details of the contract. These are my rules.”

“I’ll listen to them,” she said. She took a step away from him. They walked through the busy port and he directed her through the crowd always keeping her away from others.

“I do not share,” he said. “You will never be with another. I know many captains share their companions with their top personnel or dignitaries. I do not.”

He felt her relax. “I can agree to this,” she said. “I’ll be at your beck and call.”

“I handle much of the ship’s business from my ready room. You will always be dressed in there and only enter when I give you permission. The lounge connected to my ready room,” he said stopping as a group of young men surged out of a store and across their path. “The lounge you will wear clothing if I require you to or if I entertain others. In the bedroom and bathroom, you will never wear clothing. There will be times you are only allowed in the bedroom and bathroom.”

“You want me naked,” she said. “Perhaps you should see me naked before you make that rule. You might not like me nude all the time.”

“I will not bend on this rule,” he said pulling her to face him.

“I suppose you want me available to attend to your needs when you have the time,” she said. She knew he was Sinivite which meant he had a strong sex drive. “What if I’m cold?”

“You will request the temperature be raised,” he said.

Nervous hands rubbed down her stomach and to her rounded hips. He watched her hands move and wanted to replace them with his own. “I’m not… slim like your previous companions,” she said.

“Your shape pleases me,” he said. He pulled her against him. “Do you want me to prove it here?”

She felt his arousal. “Companions are not allowed to engage in public sex,” she said.

“Then you will follow this rule,” he said.

“I’ll agree to it for now,” Gwyn said. “I reserve the right to come back to this.”

He snorted and let her step back from him. “You will not leave my quarters without me,” he said. He wanted her to focus only on him. He didn’t want to share her with anyone.

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