by Lily Harlem
“I should go and spend some time with Magic,” I said. “I’ll see you all later.”
“Do you want me to come with you?” Anki asked.
I hesitated, then, “No, I’ll be okay. I also want to have a coffee and read for a bit. It’s been busy since we discovered who Julian Hunter really is.”
Gavyn studied me for a moment. “You’ll be okay on your own now. I’m happy the Marshalls have him contained.”
“Thank you.” It wasn’t that I didn’t enjoy having company but I did enjoy alone time with Magic. He was my faithful companion and one of my best friends, a feathered buddy admittedly, but still one of my oldest and best friends.
I spent the rest of the day alone, only coming out of my quarters to eat with the others then excusing myself. Exhaustion had come over me, and I needed a good, long, uninterrupted sleep.
“Goodnight, Magic,” I said, filling his seed bowl.
“Goodnight, Magic. Goodnight, Magic. Oh, Anki. Oh, Anki. Yes. Yes. More.”
“Hey, stop that.” I laughed. “Otherwise, I’ll find another room for you to go into at night when I have company.”
“Company. Oh yes. Don’t stop. Oh yes.”
I waggled my finger at him. “Didn’t you hear me?”
He cocked his head and studied me, his small beady eye full of intelligence.
“I think you know what you’re saying, you little rascal.”
Squawk. Squawk.
“Ouch!” I stuck my fingers in my ears. “Stop that and eat your supper.”
He ducked to his bowl and set about removing the husks from his seeds. I covered him up then stripped off my clothes. After a quick shower, I brushed my teeth and flopped into bed.
A small click came from above. It was the air vent Magic had been picking at again, no doubt slotting back into place from where he’d disturbed it.
I really must get that fixed tomorrow.
It didn’t take long for sleep to claim me, and I fell into a heavenly, dark, dreamless slumber.
But I woke early, too early, and was unable to drop off again. So I got up, uncovered Magic, who had his head beneath his wing, then set off for the swimming pool.
It had been several days since I’d managed to swim. I adored the huge pool which doubled as emergency water should the need arise. The huge window stretching its length was this morning featuring a stunning spiral galaxy. The nucleus was diamond-white, and spinning outward from its arms were flame-red clouds containing billions of stars that glistened and glowed.
For a moment I paused to admire it. It didn’t pass me by how lucky I was to have such views for real and not on a screen or through a telescope.
Taking a deep breath, I dived into the pool. The cool water surrounded me, making me feel alive and instantly full of energy. I quickly broke into a crawl and was soon at the opposite end. I spun beneath the water, kicked off, and continued.
I tried to clear my mind, but Gavyn and Mateo were filling my thoughts. The captain and copilot were busy with official form-filling and tasks to do with our stowaway. I wondered when they’d have time for me again. Today? Tomorrow? Next week maybe?
When I hit fifty lengths, I paused and hooked my elbows over the edge. But instead of seeing the spiral galaxy, I was greeted with Gavyn.
“Hey,” he said, tugging at his smart black pants to loosen them from his thighs then squatting.
“How long have you been there?”
“A while. I didn’t want to put you off your rhythm.”
“Are you coming in?
“Not today.”
“Oh, okay.”
“I want you again, Uma. Soon. I don’t want to wait.”
The deep tone of his voice sent a tingle of longing over my wet skin.
I want him, too.
“We were interrupted,” he said. “You, me, Mateo.”
I swallowed and shoved my hair from my brow. “Yes.”
“But now it’s time.” He reached out and cupped my chin, his dry skin warm on mine. “When you’ve finished your morning tasks with the livestock come to my quarters. We’ll be waiting for you.”
He didn’t wait for a reply. Instead, he straightened then walked from the pool; his footsteps were soft but still echoed gently.
I stared after him with a strange sense of having been summoned. He hadn’t asked if I’d wanted to go to him and Mateo, he’d told me to. And he’d said it in that low, authoritative voice of his, which did funny things to my knees, my nipples, and everywhere in between.
“Bloody hell,” I muttered then pushed into a backstroke.
I stared at the white ceiling. This was it, the threesome moment. And trust me not to have picked two quiet lovers. Oh no, the captain and his copilot were lust-filled, kinky, and wouldn’t stop until we were all thoroughly satisfied, of that I was sure.
When my heart rate had returned to as normal as it was ever going to—giving what was planned for my morning—I climbed out of the pool.
I showered carefully, shaving away a few short wisps of pubic hair and my underarms. My legs hardly ever grew hair. I wasn’t a hairy person, despite it being dark and long on my head.
I braced myself on the walk to the livestock pod, knowing it would be the first time I’d had to go past the isolation room alone. Up until now, Anki had been with me.
With relief, I saw Sai standing outside with his arms folded and reminding me of the guards I’d seen at Buckingham Palace as a child.
He watched me approach.
“Hi,” I said. “All okay?”
“Good morning, Uma. And yes, all is okay.”
“Where is Ezekeil?”
“He’s showering.”
“Oh, that’s good.”
“Hi, Uma, how are you today?” Julian appeared at the door, shirtless, a pair of dark-blue pants hanging low on his hips. His abs were, of course, perfect and beautifully defined, and his hair was sexily messy. His face was fresh as if he’d used expensive face cream or been to a spa in a sunny climate for a month.
“Shut up,” Sai said, moving farther in front of the door.
Julian stretched to see around him. “I’m allowed to say good morning, surely; where’s the harm in that?” He smiled at me—the kind of smile that could grace billboards and magazine covers.
“You’re not to speak to her. In fact, don’t speak to anyone. We’re not interested in anything you have to say.”
“But I thought that was why you were keeping me alive, because you were interested in what I had to say.”
“The Emperor will be interested, not me.” Sai flicked his head to the left. “You should be on your way, Uma. Don’t give him the time of day.”
I ducked my head, and then staring at my shoes, quickly carried on, past the isolation pod and the dormitory.
“Have a nice day, Uma, see you later,” Julian called. “And remember, I’m not like the others, if you would just give me a chance to explain and—”
“Shut up before I gag you,” Sai snapped. “And don’t think I won’t.”
Chapter Four
Two hours later, I stood at the door to the captain’s quarters. I’d changed into my one dress, a small summery number that I’d been saving for when we returned to Earth.
I rapped my knuckles on the door.
It opened quickly.
“Good, you’re here,” Mateo said. “Come in.” He stepped back, gesturing with his hand.
As I walked in I had the distinct feeling I was entering their lair. The lights were on low, the spiral galaxy glowing in the window. We were closer now, and the red blaze from the astronomical limbs filled Gavyn’s quarters with a sultry hue, reminding me of a late-night London club.
A low, jazzy beat filled the room and competed with the fizz of bubbles in the hot tub.
Gavyn stood at the control screens in his wall. His jeans sat low on his hips, and his top half was naked. He didn’t turn but continued to swipe over the graphs and charts.
“I’m glad you’re
here,” Mateo said, closing the door.
“So am I.”
He circled his arms around me. His bare chest was warm and his scent familiar, though his eyes flashed with an excitement I hadn’t seen before in all the time I’d known him.
This threesome with Gavyn is really hitting the spot for him.
I linked my arms behind his neck and squeezed in close. “Everything okay on the bridge?”
“Gavyn is just doing a few checks. The auto pilot is on; we’ll have plenty of time to enjoy each other. We’ll have plenty of time to enjoy you.”
“You’re kinky, you know that.” I giggled.
“So are you, hun.” He grinned and swept his lips over mine. “But if you want us to stop, you just say ‘Equinox’, okay?”
“Bloody hell, is it going to be so intense I need my safe word?”
“You might.”
A delicious tremor went through me, and a shot of lust filled my veins. Sure, I’d slept with both of these men individually. Mateo more times than I could count, but this, together? All of their focus and energy directed at me? That was going to be extreme and hopefully wholly satisfying.
“Hey, sexy.”
Gavyn was at my side. He scooped my hair up into a rough ponytail and gripped it in his fist. He tugged, and the slight sting on my scalp forced me to look from Mateo to him.
Like Mateo, his eyes flashed with desire and anticipation. He smelled of soap and cologne; he’d just showered.
“I like your dress,” he murmured then kissed me deep, delving his tongue in and tightening the grip on my hair.
I melted a little. Being in Mateo’s arms and being kissed by Gavyn was a taste of things to come. I felt so small between them, so desired and feminine. And boy was I turned on.
Mateo ran his hand down my back and squeezed my ass. “How about a naked hot tub?”
Gavyn broke the kiss. “I’m up for that in more ways than one.” He released my hair and stepped back. Shoving at his jeans, I saw that he was, indeed, up for it. His cock was hard, the end glossy as it bobbed from his patch of dark pubic hair.
“Take your clothes off,” Mateo said, reaching for the base of my dress. “And let’s get this show on the road.”
“Do we even need to use the hot tub?” I asked, raising my arms and allowing him to pull the dress from my body.
“Not if you don’t want to.” He dropped the material to the floor.
“I think there are more pressing matters, don’t you?” I slipped my hand into the waistband of Mateo’s sweats, delved lower, and gripped his hard cock.
He groaned, and his eyelids fluttered in that sexy way of his whenever I took him in my hand or he entered me. “Uma.”
“Mateo.” I gave him a firm stroke and brushed my lips over his.
Gavyn was at my side again, heat from his body radiating onto my arm.
I broke the kiss and grasped his hard cock, too.
He placed his hands on his hips and stared intently at me while I rubbed him in time with Mateo.
“Fuck,” Mateo said, shoving his pants out of the way and watching my movements. “Your hands…on both of us.”
I smiled, and my heart rate picked up. This was going to be so much fun.
“Be careful, Uma,” Gavyn said. “You know how quickly you can make me come. Abstinence does that to a guy.”
“Yes, but we’re working on your stamina, right?”
His mouth twitched, and so did his cock. “Yeah, I reckon we are.”
“This is going to make me want to come too soon as well.” Mateo groaned. “Oh God.”
“I don’t think He’s going to help you,” I said, gripping him tighter and swiping my thumb over his slit. “Not when this was your idea.”
“A damn good idea,” he said, his voice hoarse.
“So we’re skipping the tub?” Gavyn said, moving his hips in time with my strokes.
“Yes. I want your cocks…in me, now.” Hell yeah, that was just about one of the sexiest things I’d ever said. A flush of heat traveled over my cheeks, neck, and chest.
“Which is what you’re going to get,” Gavyn said, clasping my wrist and stilling my movements. “Over here.”
I released both cocks and allowed Gavyn to lead me across the large room. I glanced at the bed, wondering if we’d all lounge on it later, satisfied, hot, and damp with sweat. Me cocooned between them. I hoped so.
“The spiral galaxy is beautiful,” I said.
“Is it? I hadn’t noticed.” Gavyn let go of my hand and picked up a book and a pen from his desk.
“You hadn’t noticed?”
“No, when you’re in the room, you’re all I see.”
I giggled. “Captain Rivers has gone all romantic on me.”
“Romantic…how about falling in love.”
“Love?”
“Yes.” He set the book and pen on the floor and frowned up at me. “Surely you know that.”
“Well, I…”
He straightened and held my face, his cock brushing my belly. “I’m falling in love with you, Uma. You’ve changed everything for me. You’ve made me feel again.”
“I have?”
“I’m not saying I don’t still carry my grief, I do. But I have something else now, that makes the burden easier to carry, and that’s you.” He kissed the tip of my nose. “And sharing you with Mateo, one of my best friends, is pretty damn hot.”
“And Anki? You have to share me with him too.”
“What you and Anki have I respect, but that’s between you two.”
“Okay.” I traced his square jawline with the tip of my finger. “I’m falling in love with you, too.”
“You are?”
“Can’t you tell?” I laughed softly. “What’s not to love?”
“Well, I know I can be a bit intense, a bit sharp on occasion and—”
“Love is knowing someone and still feeling the same way despite any faults. And for the record, intense is sexy.”
“Mmm, I’ll show you sexy.” Mateo was behind me, his hands roaming the outer curves of my hips and waist. He nuzzled my neck. “It’s time to fuck, Uma.”
“Yes.” I closed my eyes.
He slotted in close, his cock wedging between my buttocks. “Let’s do it.”
Gavyn kissed me. Holding my face, he let me know with his mouth how he felt about me. I fed him the same intense, powerful kiss, my heart full of love for him and Mateo.
I’m one hell of a lucky girl.
“The table,” Gavyn murmured.
“You like this table, huh?” I said against his lips.
“It’s from home.”
“I thought so.” My bra slackened around my ribs.
Mateo had released it.
Gavyn slid it down my arms.
My panties were next, Mateo stooping and rolling the material down my legs. I rested my hands on Gavyn’s shoulder and stepped out of them.
Mateo remained crouched behind me. He kissed behind first my right knee, then my left, sending tickles of sensation up my thighs and down to my ankles. He knew that was a super-sensitive spot for me.
His kisses traveled upward as Gavyn trailed his lips over my cheek to my ear, warm air trickling my skin.
Mateo was lavishing attention on the orbs of my buttocks and roaming his hands over the flare of my hips.
I moaned, loving feeling so adored and surrounded by them.
Mateo slipped his fingers between my legs. I was slick with arousal and widened my stance. He pushed into my entrance, just a little, teasing me.
“Mateo,” I gasped, my knees weak and trembling.
“We’ve got you,” Gavyn said. “Give in to it.”
“Yes,” I nodded, eyes still closed. A strange dreamy sensation had come over me.
Mateo withdrew, and I whimpered in complaint.
“Over here.” Gavyn linked his fingers with mine and steered me to the table. “There’s much more to come.”
I stared at the polished surface as
he tipped me over it. Once again, he handled me with a firm dominance, exerting enough pressure for me to know he meant business. It was thrilling to be treated this way, almost like his possession.
“She has a great ass, don’t you think,” Mateo said.
They were stroking my butt cheeks, the tops of my thighs, the dip of my back—four hands tracing my curves. I sank onto the table, the cool surface flattening my stomach, and pushing on my lower ribs, and breasts.
“Wider,” Gavyn said, slipping his hand between my legs. “We need you open for us.”
I did as he’d asked. Cool air washed over my damp pussy.
“Good girl,” he said.
Fingers penetrated me again—I wasn’t sure whose. They went deep, giving me the filling sensation I craved. “Oh yes.”
“We need to start fucking,” Mateo said. “I want to see her coming over and over.”
“Yes.” Gavyn’s voice was almost a growl. “We do need to start.”
The fingers withdrew, and the hard, warm tip of a cock nudged my entrance. I was held firmly at the hips, and then a thick, solid cock eased into my pussy.
I glanced over my shoulder; it was Gavyn. Mateo was standing at his side watching the penetration. His cheeks flushed and his lips a little parted, he was holding his cock.
“Oh yeah,” Gavyn groaned when he reached the hilt. “So damn tight and hot in here.”
“More,” I said, gripping the lip of the table. “Fuck me more. Now!”
“We’re in charge here,” Gavyn said, his voice maddeningly calm. “You’ll get what we give you.”
“But we promise you won’t complain,” Mateo added.
I groaned and rested my forehead on the table. Gavyn had stilled, his cock deep, his balls wedged up against me.
I tensed my internal muscles around him, squeezing as firmly as I could.
“Fuck! You little minx.” He gasped, withdrew, then shoved back in.
I cried out in delight as he rushed over my G-spot and my clit rubbed on the hard wood of the table.
He set up a fast rhythm. My breaths were bashed from my body. He was getting it just right, the intensity building. I caught a glimpse of Mateo watching. He was masturbating, his abs tense and his shoulders hunched.