Kor, using his people's advanced technology, teleported onto the pirate ship with them none the wiser. They'd messed with the wrong Xamian. Alphie had managed to locate a schematic for the stolen vessel, and Kor had memorized it. He'd arrived in an obscure part of the engine room that he doubted they manned. On silent feet, he edged out around the ship's energy core, disappointed to find the room clear. Kor had been angry since Diana's abduction, and he really wanted to hurt something to help ease some of his temper. Alphie thankfully hadn't tried to talk him out of this insane rescue attempt. For one, he knew what Kor's answer would have been-no. Besides, Alphie was well aware of Kor's training in the guard. After all, it was his high rank and commendations that had made him eligible for a mate in the first place. Only the best were rewarded. Kor peered out of the doorway of the engine room into the corridor and found it still empty. He padded down it on silent feet, antic
Stupid, stupid, stupid. I have got to be the dumbest earthling to ever leave her planet. Absolute brilliance telling them you're not a virgin. Hey, why not send out invitations for rape? Diana huddled dejectedly in a corner of the cell with tears prickling her eyes as she thought longingly of Kor and his strong arms. It's my fault I'm here instead of with Kor. If I'd only been a little less stubborn and done the mating thing with him, we wouldn't have even been on that planet. Hell, it's not like I don't want him. He's nice, gentle, thoughtful, not to mention the hottest thing since wing night at Kelsey's. But I just had to fight it, and now instead of making love to a hunky blue alien, I'm gonna be . . . Diana hiccupped, in tears and frightened. She really deserved a Darwin Award for this. Diana heard the lock in the cell door turn and looked up hopefully. A foolish part of her had entertained a faint hope that Kor would come to rescue her like a damsel in dist
Kor had never felt such relief as when he'd found her safe. And revenge had never tasted sweeter. His little earthling, even without the ritual, had come to mean so much to him already. He might not understand the scary, dangerous feelings she aroused in him, but he did know they now seemed to rule him. Her sweet capitulation, instead of reducing this feeling, had actually increased it. Mine, he wanted to shout to the world. All mine. And he intended to claim her-no more arguments or interruptions. He laid her on the bed, his body painfully aroused at the sight of her swollen lips and heavy-lidded eyes. He stripped himself quickly, feeling his cock jerk and dance in anticipation. Diana licked her lips watching him, and Kor shuddered, imagining those lips and that pink tongue licking other things. He removed Diana's garments quickly, something she didn't protest. Nay, she lifted her hips and helped him, and when she lay before him nude, his heated gaze visually devoured all
Diana felt her body tremble as it came back down from the intense orgasm she'd just experienced. Apparently size did matter. Or did he just have more skills than the human lovers she'd had in the past? It had seemed almost like his cock had a G-spot sensor, one that ensured he hit it each time he pumped into her. Whatever the case, Diana felt like purring, and judging by the look on Kor's face, he wanted to thump his chest and strut. He had a right. That had been amazing. Diana laid her head on his chest and listened to the steady sound of his heart beating. His arms snuggled her tight. And to think she'd come so close to missing all this. "I didn't think you'd come back," she whispered, cradled in his arms. Now that the bliss had mellowed and reality returned, she had to ask. "I will always protect you," he vowed with such sincerity that Diana felt her heart tighten. Perhaps the term 'love' might not exist in his vocabulary, but it seemed possible the emotion e
Kor awoke slowly, the unfamiliar feel of a warm, naked body pressed against him an instant-and pleasant, indeed-reminder of the previous day's events. She's mine. This possessive thought made his lips curve into a smile, and he hugged her close. As if it had a mind of its own, one of his hands found the heavy globe of her breast and squeezed it. Even in her sleep, she squirmed and sighed at his touch. Kor felt himself getting hard. "Ahem," came the ever-present Alphie, using his uncanny ability to interrupt at inopportune moments. Kor sighed and rolled onto his back, letting go of Diana's breast with regret. "Your mother is calling again. Shall I put her on the view screen in here?" said Alphie with altogether too much mirth. "No!" Kor shot out of bed and scrambled for his clothes. While he hopped about in an undignified manner to yank them on, he heard Diana's sleepy voice from behind him. "I have to say I never expected the day after getting marrie
In the cabin, Diana lounged on the bed, her body pleasantly sore and even still a bit aroused at the thought of the previous evening's pleasures. Kor is a phenomenal lover! The way he uses his tongue, his body. Diana felt like sliding a hand under the sheet to stroke and ready herself for his return, but her tummy growled impatiently. Resigned to take care of other bodily needs first, she draped the sheet around herself and stood up. "Alphie, you there?" she called. "I am always here." "I'm hungry," she said, almost plaintively, rubbing her tummy. "Well, we can't have that," said Kor, striding in, looking deliciously rumpled. Diana licked her lips looking at him. Suddenly she felt a whole different kind of hunger. Kor wagged a finger at her. "First, real food," he said, his eyes glowing. "Then we play." Diana liked the sound of that. Looking around, she spotted her dirty veil outfit from the day before and wrinkled her nose. Kor, se
Kor chuckled. His mate had such an interesting way of putting things. But he knew her curiosity needed sating. "First I had to be found worthy." "How did you do that?" she asked, snuggling into the crook of his arm, her thigh draped over his while her hand lightly stroked his chest. Distracted, Kor had to form his thoughts before he could answer her. "With so many males and few females, even considering the other races we've been drawing on, not all can be blessed with a mate. Thus a reward system of sorts was established." "You mean I'm a prize?" she huffed indignantly. "The very best," said Kor, silencing her with a kiss. Mollified, she signaled for him to go on. "Males can distinguish themselves through hard work, courageous deeds, those kinds of things." "Let me guess, you did something courageous." "You could say that." Actually, Kor had yet to fail on any of the missions he'd been assigned. "Once you become noticed, then you a
Diana paced the command room, naked-lucky him. They'd just tested the captain's seat springs. They were satisfactory, but the seat itself could have used another inch or two in width. "What do you mean we arrive in a few hours?" she said, flinging her arms up, making her boobs jiggle in a hypnotic manner that never grew old. "Well, the ship has been heading there since we left your planet, so it was only natural we'd arrive eventually," he said, baiting her. She whirled and glared at him, her ebony locks flying, looking so desirably annoyed he wanted to take her up against the view screen with the backdrop of the stars at her back. But judging by her look, perhaps now was not the best time to attempt that. He braced himself for her outburst. "That's not funny, Kor. I am not ready yet. There's still so much I don't know." "So you'll learn," he said, shrugging. "My mother will be happy to help you." At the word 'mother', Kor saw her cringe, and in a moment o