But he didn’t just slam into her. His expression was tight and fierce as he pushed forward, breaching her body slowly. She went still, watching him as the tender flesh of her pussy parted around him.

“Oh… that… you’re big,” she managed, but he didn’t stop. Instead, he pulled back a little, then rocked forward again. And again. And again. Each rock gained him a little more ground until, finally, she parted enough to accept him.

Her softer moan mingled with his deep groan as the next rock gained him another inch and then another. Before long he’d buried himself balls deep inside her, and pressed his forehead to hers as they both fought for breath.

“You’re so tight,” he admitted in a raw voice, his big body tight with tension and iron control. “I can’t hol?—”

“It’s fine,” she whispered, tilting her head up to kiss him. “I’m fine. This is fine. I’m not that delicate. Now, are you going to fuck me or what?”

He laughed, the sound soft against her lips. “As my lady commands.”

Pulling back, his next thrust was harder. She whimpered, feeling every inch as he pulled out and slid back in. He was so big he hitallher nerve endings down there, including some she hadn’t realised she even had.

“Is that all you got?” she whispered, earning an answering growl. The next thrust was harder still, and she moaned. Oh god, she’d never felt anything like it. Lifting her legs, she wrapped them around his lean hips. “Better. More.”

That was it. He let loose, grabbing her hip in a bruising grip as he drove into her time after time. Each thrust was heaven. Thefeel of his large, hard body moving over hers, it’s sole function to bring them both pleasure, made heat sweep through her entire body.

Tugging on her wrists, she managed to get them free, sliding her hands over his torso and chest as he leaned down to kiss her again. Their tongues mated as he took her over and over, each slide of his thick, hard cock in her over-stuffed pussy a claim. Telling her she was his, his mate, his…

“Kelarris,”he groaned, wrapping her up in his arms, his hand driving into her hair again. “I’m not… it’s… I’m goi?—”

She nipped at his jaw with small kisses. “Do it. Claim me. Mark me with your…”

“Not yet,” he growled, jaw tight as he slowed himself down. Reaching between them, he found her clit again, stroking in hard, fast movements until she was on the edge as well.

“Oh god, Maax!” she cried out as he shoved her ruthlessly over the edge, her body clenching down around his as she shattered apart with pleasure.

He threw back his head as he buried himself inside her and came, hard and fast. She cried out as she felt his cock jerk and pulse, and the heat as he bathed her inner walls with his thick, hot seed. Each pulse drew out her pleasure more and it was long moments before either of them came to, breathing heavily.

She blinked. “That was…”

He claimed her lips softly. “Amazing. You are amazing. And you’re all mine.”

13

"Eira."

The deep rumble of Maax's voice pulled her from sleep. A large hand stroked down her bare arm. She murmured in pleasure as the soft touch left trails of warmth in its wake. It was still semi-dark in his room, the lights filtering through from the main living area, but she could still make out the gleam in his golden eyes as he looked down at her.

"We need to get you dressed and back to your quarters." Reaching out, he smoothed her tangled hair back from her face. "Before the children wake."

Her contentment shattered. Of course. He wouldn't want anyone to know about this. About them.Colony trash.Aisha's words from dinner rang in her ears, and the warmth of moments before turned to ice in her veins.

"Right." How she kept her voice steady, she had no idea, but she did. "Can't have anyone knowing about this."

She tried to slide from the bed, but his hand shot out and caught her wrist. In one fluid movement, he rolled her beneath him, caging her beneath his massive frame. The braids in hishair fell forward around them like a curtain, beads clicking together.

"What was that?" His growl vibrated through her chest where they were pressed together. "What do you think this is?"

Unable to meet his gaze, she turned her face away. "Don't worry about it. I get it. You have a reputation to maintain. The children?—”

"Look at me." When she didn't move, he hooked strong fingers under her chin, turning her face back toward his gently but firmly. "Eira. Look at me. Please."

Forcing herself to meet his eyes, she found them blazing with an intensity that stole her breath. He caged her throat with a big hand while his thumb stroked along her jaw, the casual display of dominance sending shivers down her spine despite the hurt lodged in her heart.

"You think I want to hide you?" The words rumbled through his chest into hers. "You think I'm ashamed of claiming you?"

A huff escaped her. For all he was the most intelligent man she’d ever met, he could be as dumb as a rock as well. “Why else would you want me gone before anyone wakes up?"