Page 90 of Alien's Love Child

"To Leo," Jesse adds, her eyes soft. "And to finding each other twice."

The glasses clink together, the sound pure and clear. The champagne might be synthetic, but this moment – this is real. This is everything I never knew I wanted until I met her.

The meteor shower paints streaks of light across the night sky, each one reflected in Jesse's eyes. She leans against the window, her breath fogging up the glass. I stand behind her, close enough to feel her warmth, to catch the scent of her hair.

"You know, I've seen a lot of stars," I murmur, tracing a line from her shoulder down to her wrist. "But none as beautiful as the ones in your eyes."

She turns, a smirk playing on her lips. "Cheesy, Davin. Really cheesy."

"Maybe." I shrug, stepping closer. "But it's true."

Her eyes meet mine, the green darkening like the forests of Kalei. "You're lucky you're charming."

"Is that all I am?" My hand cups her cheek, thumb brushing against her skin. Her freckles stand out, constellations of their own.

"No." Her voice is barely a whisper. "You're more than that."

Our lips meet, a soft brush at first, then deeper. Her hands fist in my shirt, pulling me closer. The taste of her, the feel of her pressed against me - it's intoxicating. My heart pounds, echoing the rhythm of the universe outside.

"Davin," she breathes, her fingers trailing down my chest. "The window..."

I glance back, seeing our reflections against the backdrop of the meteor shower. Anyone could look up and see us, but right now, I don't care. I want her, all of her, under the stars and the streaking lights.

"Let them watch," I growl, scooping her up. Her legs wrap around my waist, her lips finding mine again. We stumble back into the suite, leaving the stars behind, creating our own heat.

I set Jesse down on the bed, her red hair fanning out against the crisp white sheets. Her green eyes, flecked with gold, meet mine, and there's a softness there, a vulnerability she only shows me.

"You're not going to make another cheesy line about the stars in my eyes, are you?" She smirks, but her voice is barely a whisper.

"Wouldn't dream of it." I brush a strand of hair from her face, my fingers lingering on her cheek. Her skin is warm, inviting. "I'd rather show you what I see."

Her breath hitches as I lean in, capturing her lips with mine. She tastes like champagne and something uniquely Jesse, a taste I've craved for years. Her hands find their way to my shoulders, pulling me closer.

"Davin," she murmurs against my lips, her voice a husky plea. "Too many clothes."

I chuckle, a low rumble in my chest. "Impatient, aren't we?"

She grins, her fingers already working on the buttons of my shirt. "Always."

I help her, shrugging out of the shirt and tossing it aside. Her eyes roam over my chest, tracing the scars and muscles earned from years in the military. She reaches out, her touch gentle as she explores each ridge and valley.

"You're beautiful," she says, her voice barely audible.

"That's my line." I capture her hand, pressing a kiss to her fingertips. Her eyes flutter closed, a soft sigh escaping her lips.

I reach for the zipper of her dress, slowly pulling it down. The fabric parts, revealing creamy skin and freckles that beg to be kissed. I oblige, trailing my lips down her neck, across her collarbone, tasting each one like it's a sacred ground.

Jesse shivers, her hands gripping my shoulders. "Davin," she gasps, her voice a mix of pleasure and need.

"Right here, love." I whisper against her skin, my hands exploring her curves. She's soft and warm, a haven in the cold expanse of the universe.

She pulls me down, her lips finding mine again. This time, the kiss is deeper, hungrier. Her legs wrap around my waist, pulling me closer, until there's nothing between us but heat and desire.

I break away, just long enough to look into her eyes. "I love you, Jesse." The words escape me like a secret, whispered into her skin.

Her eyes soften, her fingers tracing the line of my jaw. "I love you too, Davin. More than the stars."

And then there are no more words, only the language of our bodies, the rhythm of our hearts beating as one. The universe outside fades away, leaving only us, only this moment, only our love.

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