Page 19 of Veras
He grunted and kept washing.
I gritted my teeth and continued, “You didn’t have to do what you did. I love all of the soaps and shampoos.”
He washed himself, somehow acting offended that I was thanking him.
This dick-less mofo was totally pouting.As quickly as the words materialized in my mind, I regretted them. “Veras—”
“Dickless?”’ He stood up. His orange eyes swirled. The water came to about mid-thigh. Sniffing the air as he approached, he narrowed his intense gaze on me.
Why hadn’t I noticed he’d turned to look at me right before I had that mean thought?My temper had gotten the best of me again. I’d spent so much time repressing that side of me here, but now that he’d given me a little freedom and some kindness, my not-so-stellar personality traits were coming out to do damage.
I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. Veras had saved me. He made me feel safe. That made my eyes pop open in wonder. No fear. None. In fact, the sparkling steam that radiated off his body only made me wet. Soaked. And now that I’d bathed, maybe…maybe I could appreciate that healing tongue a bit more. And erase the bad memories of the Aavvee.
Of course, now that I’d had an awakening, Veras was livid.
“Dick-less? Without reproductive organs? That is what you think of me, Earther?” He pointed down at himself. “You know nothing.”
On this planet, he was absolutely right. I knew nothing. I felt bad about hurting his feelings, but a bigger part of me focused on his outrage. Did that mean he might not bewithout pito?
Oh, please, pretty please.
“Do not beg for forgiveness with yourprettypleases. Ignorance is no excuse for bad behavior.” He stood with his armscrossed, both sets of thumbs tapping an erratic beat against his chest. He looked so adorably human, I melted.
“Veras.” Upon saying his name, his bulge twitched and sort of swirled.
He turned away from me, so he couldn’t hear my thoughts. “I have travelled this universe, meeting many kinds of aliens. I did not assume they didn’t have reproductive organs because they looked different than I do.”
I nodded but couldn’t pry my eyes from his bulge. It was definitely squirming now.
“There were species that had sexual organs in their brains, their hands, and feet.” He shuddered. “Those were… unique. I confess, I didn’t like themat all, but I tried not to judge. I was sophisticated enough to realize we are all made differently, yet equally.”
“Mmhmm,” I answered, completely distracted but thankful he’d decided to avoid eye contact. Because I was freaking out. His bulge was doing the salsa, swaying back and forth. My eyes widened as the mound lowered and a tiny copper-colored member unfurled, frantically zipping up and down as if…searching for something?
“You are obviously shamed into silence by my words. Good. You are learning my ways.” He sighed. “Because of my anger, I do not look upon you, so I do not see you when I feel this way. I do not want to equate these feelings with you. But because of your respectful silence, I will explain that you will never see my dagger,” he said in a low voice.
Huh. Interesting translation.
“He will only emerge for my true mate. Myalmax.”
I didn’t say a word because I was falling in love with the little guy dancing before me. How could Veras not feel him zooming around? Friggin’adorable. But the little buggar appeared autonomous. It was hard to get a good read on it because it wasso small, which was a shame considering the mass of Veras. But I was never a size queen. Plus, this slippery little sucker was too cute to do too much damage. I still felt safe.
“I know this will disappoint you. My beauty, renowned throughout the galaxy, is part of who I am, who my people are. But you cannot savor my body. You cannot taste these delights. They are for my one and only.”
That’s not what the little guy seems to be saying.
“What little guy? Are all Earthers so easily distracted?” He punched the air, which must mean exasperation.
Ay mierda.I must have said that out loud. Little Veras,Vinny,slowed long enough to notice me. Which was an insane way to describe someone’s cock, but that was what I observed. Whenitsaw me, not that it had eyes, it paused and jutted forward.
My eyes popped to Veras’ face. Nothing. No reaction. He still spoke about how his people avoided eye contact when upset. Maybe the water masked the movement, or maybe he was really upset.
Meanwhile, Vinny spun out, vibrated in glee, and thenswelledto enormous proportions. It was huge! My first clear view of Vinny and…its beauty stole my breath.
“He is glorious,” I whispered.
“Yes, that is what I’m trying to tell you. Iamglorious. But my body belongs to myalmax. No matter how obsessed I am with you. I have my own shame to admit. I kept bringing up your smell, not because it offended me, but because you tempted me,fascinatedme like no other species I’d encountered. Your strong thoughts, your resilience. Your utter fearlessness in that arena. You leave me wanting more.”
Veras’ words washed over me, and I lapped up the praise. At the same time, I was transfixed by his junk. Now that it had swelled, I noticed it had deep purple and yellow shadings.It flexed proudly, subtly changing shape as if trying to find the most pleasing proportions for me. At first, it bent like a snake to better angle toward me, but it slowly straightened and flexed until it swelled to a square.
