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“Are you ready?” I ask, barely able to hold back my release.

She presses her hips back, saying, “Hurry, please, Hunter…”

I fill her in a swift surge, pumping deeply.

I hold her hip with one hand and reach around to tease over her plump clit. She’s already chasing her release. I feel her body quickening, and her hips keep rocking back to meet each thrust as I fill her again and again.

“Come for me, sweetheart,” I rasp.

Just like that, she shudders, her pussy clamping down as she comes all over my cock. With one more deep thrust, my release feels endless, but it’s been too long, too many days.

I curl around her, holding her from behind for several moments until I can straighten. When I withdraw, I look down to see her release and mine dripping out and down her thighs. The sight alone is enough to make me want her all over again.

My release was so powerful, I’m unsteady on my knees, and I have to grip the counter for a moment to gather myself. I press a trail of kisses down her spine and slowly ease back, straightening her dress and turning her to face me.

Her eyes are wide, her lips parted slightly. “I missed you,” she says again.

Chapter Fourteen

MELODY

“Can you see?” the doctor asks.

I peer at the screen she’s showing us. I know I’m pregnant because I can feel it. What started as almost a subtle hum inside has become a strong sense of presence.

Hunter stands next to where I’m seated on the exam table. “Wow,” I breathe, looking at the shadowy shape in the image.

The doctor looks from me to Hunter. “There’s your little baby,” she says. “We can already see a little tail developing.” She points at a blurry spot on the image.

When I look up at Hunter and see tears shining in his eyes, I feel like my heart might burst out of my chest. “I can’t believe it!” I exclaim.

I look over at the doctor again while Hunter squeezes my hand. “I felt like I was pregnant, but I’m surprised that it happened so fast,” I add.

The doctor taps through a few screens on her computer before facing me again. She grew up here and has a slender tail that flicks behind her as her intelligent gaze studies me. “Most women from Earth say that, but our research is clear. Human women become more fertile when they come to our planet. Right now, our people need this,” she says. “We’re grateful you arewilling to come here.” The doctor shifts her focus to Hunter. “And how are you feeling, our father-to-be?”

“Very excited.” He looks down at me. “But now I’m going to worry about Melody.”

The doctor’s chuckle is warm. “She’ll be fine. She is very healthy, and the pregnancy is progressing as it should. All of her vital signs are strong. Do you have any questions for me before I go to my next patient?”

I shake my head. “I don’t think so.”

She dips her chin in acknowledgment. “Please schedule with the receptionist on the way out. We have a regular series of appointments for you. If anything comes up, all you have to do is page our office through your communicator. We have backup emergency services if needed. I don’t anticipate you’ll need that at any point, though.”

With another smile, she slips out of the office. Hunter steps in front of me, letting his forehead fall to mine. “I love you.” His voice is gruff.

“And I, you,” I say.

He places a palm over my belly as he lifts his head. “I can already feel the curve. I’ve also noticed that your breasts are swelling.”

His eyes drop to my breasts, and I giggle. He takes a quick breath. “I will try not to worry too much.”

I place my palm over his where it rests on my belly. “You worry too much as it is. I’ll be fine,” I say.

That afternoon, Hunter has to go to work. In addition to monitoring the protesters, Earth has sent their first team of emissaries to our planet in decades. It’s a big deal. Many have gathered at the governmental buildings to address this, and Jane is in meetings with them.

Nadine has told me she’s having a support group this afternoon, so I decide to join her. I feel like I’ve adjusted to lifehere fairly well. I enjoy meeting with the women from Earth and feeling like I’m a part of something.

Nadine is already there with Romi, Risa, Hannah, Jenny, and Martha. When I sit down beside Romi, she smiles at me and waggles her brows. “Congratulations,” she says in a sing-song voice.

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