Page 20 of Kameer's Mate
A spell of shyness descends when I meet his eyes, and I quickly look away. Though the worst of the pain is already fading, the humiliation of being turned over his knee remains fresh in my mind.
He rubs a hand up and down my back, and it takes me a few seconds to realize he’s offering me comfort. My breath catches as he draws me closer, hugging me to his chest. He also settles his chin atop my head, and this gesture feels so very intimate.
My throat abruptly burns and tears swell in my eyes, though I can’t say why. All I know is that I feel oddly safe in his arms, and I’m touched by his desire to bring me comfort after he just inflicted a painful punishment, one that I’d practically goaded him into giving me. The interaction we’re sharing feels so very…intimate.
Somehow, I manage to blink the tears back. But my throat continues burning, and emotion keeps tightening in my chest.Kameer’s comforting embrace is more soothing than I could have ever imagined. I’m tempted to wrap my arms around his waist and hug him back, but I don’t. I shouldn’t allow myself to get too comfortable with him.
He’s forcing me to become his mate. He bought me. I want to ask how much he paid Captain Warren, but I don’t trust myself to inquire in a calm tone, and I don’t want to start an argument and end up back over his knee.
I shift uncomfortably on his lap, wishing I could rub my punished bottom. The sting hasn’t quite faded, and I wonder if I’ll still be sore tomorrow.
A thought strikes me. If I resist Kameer on an emotional level, will it prevent a heartbond from forming between us? It’s my understanding, based on the rumors I’ve heard as well as my conversations with Leona, that heartbonds don’t form within a set time frame for each Darrvason-human couple. Sometimes it happens in mere hours or days, but there have been cases where the heartbond didn’t form for a few months. Supposedly, it took about three moon cycles for Emperor Radakk’s heartbond to finish forming with his mate. This thought brings me a bit of hope. Perhaps I can stall the formation of the heartbond. Perhaps while stalling, I can figure out a way to escape Kameer for good.
Freedom. I long for the freedom to make my own choices.
The huge Darrvason pulls back slightly and cups my face. His hands are large and warm and rough. I swallow hard as he peers into my eyes with such intensity that I worry he’s reading my mind. Alarm winds through me, but he gives no indication that he just heard my scheming. The idea of sharing a heartbond and having Kameer know my most private thoughts is frightening, and I pray it never comes to pass.
“I like holding you in my arms, pretty human.” The tender warmth that infuses his voice takes me aback.
How can I resist him if he’s being… sweet?
I squirm on his lap just to reinvigorate the pain of the spanking, wanting to remind myself of his beastliness. I must guard my heart. If my defenses fall and a bond forms between us, there will be no going back.
Darrvasons mate for life.
Chapter 10
KAMEER
As I holdMandy and enjoy the feel of her squirming on my lap, I gaze at her upper arms with longing. One day, hopefully soon, she will wear my ancestral markings.
A sense of contentment fills me as I imagine taking her back to my quarters on theRorrsa, then eventually living with her on 58-Zallnanis. I resolve to build a grand house for us, one that’s fortified with an advanced security system as well as mounted weaponry.
Someone wants me dead, and even the most skilled investigators have yet to make any progress in the hunt for my unknown adversary. If the criminal isn’t caught soon, I will have to take extra care in fortifying our home on 58-Z. Above all, I must ensure Mandy and any offspring we have remain safe. I will spare no expense in the endeavor.
The little human shifts on my lap again and winces. My dual cocks harden further.Fluxx, I’m aching to be buried inside her. When her bottom moves directly over my upper shaft, I draw in a quick breath through my clenched teeth.
She gasps and her eyes go wide. “Am I hurting you?”
Her innocence is enchanting. I shake my head as I grasp her hips and press her down more firmly on my lap, allowing her to feel the huge hardness of my erect shafts. “No, Mandy, you are not hurting me.”
She shudders and grabs hold of my arms. Surprise flares in her eyes, as well as confusion, and I decide it’s time to begin her education.
Her days of being an innocent have come to an end.
An endearing blush colors her cheeks, and she glances out the viewscreen to peer at the Darrvason fleet. “It’s getting late. Perhaps we should go to sleep. I-I am quite tired.”
I lay her down on the bed, and she immediately scrambles under the covers, clearly wanting to hide her nudity. She turns on her side facing away from me, then goes completely still. I don’t know whether to laugh or spank her again.
“Mandy, my pretty human, I’m afraid you won’t be going to bed for quite some time.” I stand and remove my shirt, then push off my boots and divest myself of my pants. Once I’m fully naked, I clear my throat and wait for her to turn around.
I know she must’ve heard me undressing, and I suspect curiosity will soon get the best of her. Dark delight fills me when she slowly peeks over her shoulder. I meet her eyes as I step closer to the bed, my fully erect shafts jutting straight out.
She tries to jump off the bed, perhaps to run away, but she becomes tangled in the covers. I’m quick to offer assistance by ripping the top covers off the bed. She cries out and casts a mournful glance at the floor, then she tucks her knees to her chest and gazes at me with increasing shock as she peruses my unclothed body.
I stand tall and proud, letting her have a good look.
Her blush deepens, and her lips part as she inhales a fast breath. The scent of her arousal is thick and enticing. My mouthwaters with the need to taste her, to lick her between her thighs and bring her to a euphoric climax with my tongue.
