Page 16 of The Alien's Captive Bride

Azlun gently cupped her face in his hands. “We don’t have to do anything you’re not ready for,” he assured her. “I’m content just to be here with you, to have this moment.”

Venus looked into his eyes and saw nothing but sincerity and affection. In that moment, slowly, deliberately, she leaned in and pressed her lips to his.

The kiss was soft at first, tentative and exploring. But as Azlun’s arms wrapped around her, pulling her closer, the kiss deepened. Venus poured all her conflicting emotions into it—her fear, desire, and growing affection for this alien prince who had turned her world upside down.

When they finally parted, Venus glanced into his eyes. “Stay with me tonight,” she whispered. It wasn’t just an invitation for physical intimacy, but a request for emotional closeness, for the comfort of not being alone in this strange, dangerous situation they found themselves in.

Azlun’s answer was another kiss, this one filled with promise and tenderness. As they sank down onto the soft furs that made up their bed, Venus felt the last of her doubts melt away. Whatever the future held, whatever challenges they would face, in this moment, she was exactly where she wanted to be.

Venus let out a small,shaky breath as she pulled away from Azlun’s lips, her heart still racing from the intensity of their connection. Her hand gently traced over his cheek, feeling the softness of his skin beneath her fingertips. She watched him as he looked back at her with open affection and tender eyes; warmth spread through her entire being.

His hands trailed down her back, sending tingles up and down her spine. He pulled her closer, their bodies pressing against each other in a way that felt both natural and exhilarating.

A small smile crept onto Venus’s lips as she leaned in for another kiss, this one more passionate than the first. Their tongues danced, exploring each other’s mouths without hesitation. His taste was new, yet somehow familiar - like honey mixed with something reminiscent of the bitter berries they’d eaten earlier that day.

Her hand slipped under his tunic to feel his warm skin against hers for the first time and she gasped at the electric shock that shot through her palm, startling yet intriguing her. His hand mirrored hers on her waist before traveling up to caress the small of her back.

Without breaking the kiss, Azlun rolled onto his side, taking Venus with him so she was pinned beneath him, one hand cupping the side of her face while the other slid up her thigh and under her dress to stroke her bare skin. A gasp escaped from between his lips when he found how wet she was for him already.

He trailed tiny kisses along the line of her jaw and collarbone, making her shiver in anticipation. She bit her lip, arching into the touch and letting out a soft moan of pleasure. She wasn’t sure what he was doing exactly, but it felt good - so good. She turned her head to offer him more access, needing more of his touch as he found her entrance and teased her gently.

She gasped when his fingers brushed against her clit before sliding inside, circling and prodding. She writhed underneath him, whimpering with need. Azlun chuckled softly against her neck before pulling away to look her in the eyes.

“You’re so beautiful,” he whispered.

Azlun’s words rushed a flash of heat through her. Closing her eyes, she gave in to the sensations washing over her. His fingerscontinued to tease her, finding a rhythm that sent a wildfire of pleasure coursing through her body. She moaned softly, arching into his touch, begging for more even though she wasn’t sure what more could possibly feel as good as this. The furs beneath them shifted as he moved, their bodies pressing closer together with each passing moment.

His lips returned to hers, hungry and demanding. He took control of the kiss this time, settling onto her with his weight while his tongue danced with hers. Venus whimpered into his mouth, pushing herself up to meet him.

She ran her fingers through his hair, tangling in the loose locks that fell across his forehead. It felt coarse against her fingertips, reminding her of the straw they’d collected from the fields earlier that day. The scent of it mingled with the sweet musk of their arousal in the air, filling her nostrils and adding another layer of intensity to the moment.

Venus’s body arched under Azlun’s touch as she moaned into his kiss, her hips grinding against his hand in encouragement. Azlun smiled against her lips and moved his hand faster, using his thumb to rub her clit in just the right way. Venus’s legs trembled under the onslaught of pleasure coursing through her body. She whimpered and pressed herself against him, wanting more than ever to feel him inside her. She couldn’t wait another second.

“Azlun,” she pleaded.

Azlun pulled away with a smile. “Roll onto your hands and knees.”

He helped her move onto all fours and traced his fingers down her spine before finding the warmth between her legs once again, spreading her folds. He positioned himself at her entrance and slowly pushed inside, groaning at the tight heat that enveloped him.

Venus bit her bottom lip to muffle a moan of pleasure as Azlun thrust in and out of her slowly but surely, their bodies moving in rhythm.

His skin was smooth against hers as he reached around to cup one of her breasts, his thumb teasing a hard nipple. With each thrust, he pinched it gently between his fingers, sending shards of pleasure straight to her core.

Venus panted heavily as Azlun’s muscular form pressed against her back, his arms wrapping around her waist, holding her close. His warm breath fanned out against her neck, sending shivers down her spine and making it harder for her to concentrate on anything but the sensations flooding through her.

“Ahh, Azlun,” she moaned softly. She groaned as wave after wave of pleasure washed over her.

Azlun trailed kisses and nips down her neck to the shoulder. Each nip made Venus shiver with anticipation for what he might do next. When he nipped at the lobe of her ear, she cried out, throwing her head as an orgasm ripped through her.

Azlun pulled out and rolled onto his side next to her and snuggled her close.

“What happens now?”Venus asked, her voice soft in the darkness.

Azlun pressed a kiss to her forehead. “Now, we face whatever comes next. Together.”

Venus nodded, snuggling closer to him. For the first time in her life, the idea of facing the future with someone by her side didn’t feel like a loss of independence. It felt like gaining a partner, an equal to stand with her against whatever challenges lay ahead.

As she drifted off to sleep, Venus realized that somewhere along the way, without her even noticing, she had begun to fall in love with Azlun Tharvis. The thought should have terrified her, but instead, it filled her with a warmth she had never known.

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