Page 5 of Zahhn's Mate
More than getting her alone in an examination room, I want to abscond with her back to theHaxxal. I want to keep her away from all other males. I want to rut her and make her mine. Though I know I cannot impregnate her, I still want to pump her full of my seed. I want to erupt in her nether orifices, however many she has, as well as in her mouth.
Fluxx. It’s preposterous, these urges I’m having. Not to mention, highly illogical.
Focus, I tell myself. I must focus on the task assigned to me and try not to derive any pleasure from the experience. Perhaps it would be best if I selected a different woman to examine. Taking the beautiful female into a room alone might be a bad idea. My shafts are already so engorged that I suspect I’ll have trouble walking. And I haven’t even touched her yet.
But when one of my colleagues, Doctor Ammdox, approaches the females and reaches for the dark-haired beauty, a snarl rips from my throat. I dart in front of the younger doctor and grab the object of my desires before he can dare touch her.
The female gasps, and terror brims in her eyes. But I don’t release her. I won’t risk another doctor trying to select her for the examination.
Doctor Ammdox gives me an annoyed look before choosing a different woman, but I barely spare him a glance.
My focus remains on the female I wish to claim. If only it were possible. But even though she can’t become my mate, I can’t fathom the prospect of another male touching her. Noteven for a moment. I glare at the male human guard who’d escorted her into the medical bay, rage pumping through my veins as I imagine shattering his skull. The tiny man grows pale and takes several steps back.
From my peripheral vision, I’m vaguely aware of my colleagues selecting their respective females for the examinations. Am I the only one who feels so on edge and consumed with desire? Am I the only one ready to commit murder just to keep another male away from my patient?
I wrap an arm around the pretty creature and angle my nose closer to her neck, taking another deep inhale. Beneath the obvious coldness of her fear, I detect the floral fragrance of soap, as well as something pungent yet sweet and enticing to my libido. Desire? I remind myself that once I get her alone, I’ll be able to discover if she’s becoming wet between her thighs.
Her trembling increases. I give her a look of concern, then slowly move my hand up and down her back. For a reason I can’t fathom, I long to bring her comfort.
“You needn’t fear me, little human,” I whisper in her ear, careful to speak in perfect Galactic Common, though it’s been ages since I conversed in the universal language.
Her breath catches, and she turns her head to peer into my eyes. My male appendages throb harder as I study her features up close. She’s achingly beautiful, and I can’t help but count the flecks of gold in her otherwise dark brown eyes. I want to memorize everything about her so I might paint an accurate picture of her in my mind later.
A lock of hair has fallen across her forehead, and I’m about to brush it to the side when a voice booms through the medical bay, interrupting the intimate moment we’re sharing. I glare in the direction of the voice.
“Welcome to theJansonna, doctors,” says a human man who emerges from behind the guards. He speaks in GalacticCommon. “I’m Commander Hampton,Jansonna’sfirst mate.” He attempts a smile, though it doesn’t reach his eyes. Duplicity emanates from him, and I instantly dislike the short puny human.
Being the most decorated physician in the Darrvason Empire, the duty of conversing with the commander unfortunately falls to me. I sigh inwardly as I recall Emperor Radakk’s request that Iattemptto be friendly.
“Thank you for the cordial welcome, Commander Hampton,” I force out, though I don’t bother to smile. “I’m Doctor Zahhn. My colleagues and I are eager to complete the examinations of the human females as quickly as possible. If you show us the way to the private exam rooms, we will get started.”
A tiny, pained whimper escapes the dark-haired female, and I glance down at her bound hands. I frown as I realize the manacles are so tight they’re cutting off her circulation, and I feel guilty for not having noticed sooner. Her hands are turning an alarming shade of purple compared to her otherwise light brown skin.
The commander makes a sweeping hand gesture and says, “Follow me,” as he heads toward a narrow corridor within the medical bay, but I don’t follow.
“Wait!” I glare at the guard who’d escortedmy femaleinto the medical bay. “You. Unlock these restraints immediately. And do it without touching the female.”
The guard peers at me with wide eyes, then he looks to Commander Hampton as though for confirmation.
“I’m the doctor who’ll be conducting her exam today. That makes her my patient, and it means her wellbeing is my responsibility. Unlock. The. Restraints. Do itfluxxingnow.” So much for friendliness.
“Do as the good doctor says,” the commander barks with annoyance, and a moment later, the guard approaches and quickly removes the manacles from her wrists.
I immediately examine the red marks surrounding her wrists and gently massage the area to help her circulation. The rest of the group moves ahead of us down the corridor, giving us a small amount of privacy. I place a finger beneath the female’s chin, forcing her gaze to mine. “I have a dermal regenerator in my bag, and I will use it to heal your wrists, as well as any other injuries you have.”
Her eyes widen and fill with tears, then she blinks fast. I’m not an expert on human expressions, but I think she appears stunned, yet also emotional. Perhaps she thought me nothing but an unfeeling beast. I am, after all, about to violate her in ways she will no doubt find humiliating. The examination must be thorough.
“Thank you,” she finally whispers, still blinking fast.
I place a hand at the small of her back and guide her toward the narrow corridor. “Come. Let’s get you situated in a private room. There will be no witnesses to your exam. It’ll be just the two of us.”
Chapter 3
LEONA
My head keeps swirlingwith disbelief. Surely this can’t be happening. Surely this is just a crazy dream. Yet the huge alien’s touch feels so very real, and his masculine scent tantalizes my senses. I can’t believe he’s about to examine me in private.Just the two of us.
His eyes. My heart races faster.
