Page 109 of Decadence

“But are we not the most stubborn of the lot, Zar? And remember, looks can be deceiving. They are not as weak as you might think.”

“Hm.” Zarken let out a skeptical grunt. “With all due respect, it looks like your judgement’s been clouded by the Mating Fever.” The warrior’s tone told Ikriss his words were very much tongue-in-cheek.

That surprised him a little.

In the Imperial times, his men would never have dared talk back to him, even in jest.

“My judgement is as sound as it ever was,” Ikriss said cooly. “And if you want that off-world five-rotation break I have rostered you for, then you will get a move on and bring these humans into the fold.”

Zarken let out a soft snort. “A five-rotation break? From you? Ha. I’ll only believe it when I’m actually standing on the nearest ice-planet with a krizen in my hand. Since when have you been anything but a complete and utter bastard of a taskmaster?”

“Since it was no longer necessary,” Ikriss said simply. “See you planetside, Zarken.”

“Looking forward to it, Ikriss. Later, boss.”

Ikriss deactivated the comm and turned his full attention toward Sienna. All it took was one wicked appraising look, her eyes traveling slowly and deliberately down his naked form, and he had an erection again.

She pressed the tip of her finger against his chest and dragged it slowly downwards in a sensual gesture.

Her eyes held a strange mixture of confidence and vulnerability—mixed with a hint of slyness. How was it possible? Impossible creature. Perfectly pink and glistening with moisture, her lower lip quivered ever so slightly. “Are you taking me home, Commander?”

He inhaled her sweet scent all over again. Truly, he would never tire of this—of her. “Indeed,” he murmured. He stole a kiss, capturing her bottom lip with his. “But right now, there are more urgent matters to attend to.” He hooked his leg over hers and pulled her closer, allowing his cock to press against the soft skin of her lower belly.

“Whoa,” she breathed, curling her fingers around his hard length, sending a jolt of pleasure through him. “Are you for real? Already? You’re insatiable.”

“Is that a problem, Sienna?”

“N-no. Of course not.” Her eyes were wide. Her cheeks were suffused with heat. “Knowing you, I shouldn’t even be surprised. You Kordolians are something else.” A low rumble of approval escaped her as he wrapped his arms around her and rolled over, letting her lie on top of him. “Again, Commander?”

His body thrumming with arousal, he raised an eyebrow, secretly pleased by her astonishment. “I have waited longer than I should have to claim you, my amina. Therefore, I am going to enjoy you as much and as long as I desire. Any objections, human?” He gave her his best mock-stern look.

“None whatsoever, Sir.” Her laughter washed over him, filling him with a lightness he’d never experienced before.

Sienna leaned forward and pressed her palms against his chest, pushing him backward. Her hair spilled over him, a luxurious golden curtain that tickled his bare torso. The vulnerability he’d seen in her earlier was gone, replaced with mesmerizing confidence.

His hardness became almost unbearable as he treated himself to the glorious sight of her naked form.

Sweet Goddess, she was so utterly sexy.

She leaned in and kissed him, her lips hot and demanding as she took the lead. Her hands crept up to his horns, and she began to stroke him.

Ikriss growled.

She shifted, making a small, devious twist of her hips.

He groaned.

Suddenly, he was inside her again, and this time, it was all her doing.

Kaiin’s Hells. This female will ruin me.

Her lips curved into a wicked little smile. She slid the tips of her fingers over his throbbing horns and gently fucked him, sending him into a higher plane of existence.

“Third time lucky,” she whispered.

He seized her hips, running his hands over luscious curves.

She rode him harder.

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