Valiant

by Laurann Dohner

  “Please? I’m not ready to have a baby.”

  He stared into her eyes while he fought his anger and hurt.

  “Valiant?” Her gaze softened. “You could totally seduce me, I want you, but I’m just asking for more time before we risk that. Can you please do this for me? Please?”

  He closed his eyes, snarled, and jerked to his feet. “Get naked. I’ll be right back.” He stormed out of the bedroom, down the hall, and to the suite door. He jerked it open and glared at Flame. They’d just changed guards.

  Flame watched him warily as he backed away. “What’d I do?”

  “I need condoms.” He spat the last word.

  Flame did a poor job of hiding his amusement. “Um, all right. No glove, no love, huh?”

  Valiant snarled at him.

  Flame backed up a few feet more, reaching behind him. Valiant tensed, believing the officer reached for his weapon. Instead he pulled out a wallet, opened it, and removed something that crinkled in a long wrapper.

  “Here.” He stepped forward. “The no-glove-no-love thing was mentioned in a class we held at Homeland about human women. It means some of them don’t want sex without a condom.” He braved another step. “We carry these in our wallets at Homeland if we interact with human women just in case we decide to share sex. I’ll make sure more are brought to you but that’s all I’ve got for now.” He held them out. “Do you know how to use them?”

  “No.” Valiant hated to admit it. He accepted the weird package that had four round things sealed in weird-looking plastic on one side and shiny stuff on the other.

  Flame swallowed. “We really need to hold classes here at Reservation. You carefully open one of the packages containing a round rubber thing. You put it over the tip of your dick and it rolls down to the base of it.” He glanced at Valiant’s hands. “Let her do it. You’ve got the sharp-nail issue. You’ll tear them. Just look cute and helpless while you tell her you need help. Human women dig that.”

  “Thank you.” He met Flame’s eyes. “I appreciate the advice.”

  Valiant backed up, slammed the door closed and locked it. He clenched his teeth, gripped the condoms, and stormed back toward the bedroom. The things I will do for my Tammy.

  Chapter Ten

  Tammy knew Valiant was angry when he returned to the bedroom and slammed their door closed. She had stripped, climbed under the covers, and watched him face her. He held up a roll of four condoms.

  “I don’t know anything about these.”

  She was extremely touched that he’d gotten them somehow. She threw back the bedding and rose to her feet. “It will be fun.”

  His eyebrows arched and he didn’t appear convinced.

  “Will you trust me?” She slowly approached him and took the roll from his open palm.

  “I want you to be happy,” he grudgingly admitted. “But I am not.”

  She backed up. “Remove your clothes. I can remedy that.”

  “Will it hurt?” His gaze fell to the condoms.

  “No.”

  “It’s not natural.” He began to strip though.

  This coming from a guy who is part lion. She kept that observation silent. The sight of his bare body always did wonderful things to her. He followed her to the bed and glared down at her, showing his displeasure, but she gave him credit for getting condoms. An idea struck and she grinned.

  “Will you stretch out over the bed on your back for me?”

  His gaze narrowed. “Why?”

  “Because I asked?” She grinned at him. “Pretty please?”

  He blew out a deep breath. “This better not be painful.”

  He turned and just threw his big body across the mattress. She held back a laugh as he rolled onto his back, locked his arms behind his head to use his hands for a pillow and glared at her. She climbed on the bed and straddled his thighs. The shock on his features was instantly apparent.

  “What are you doing?”

  She dropped the condoms on the bed next to his hip. “Just lie back and I’ll show you that condoms can be fun.”

  He softly growled at her. “You’re acting strange.”

  “I like seeing you this way.” Her gaze lingered over his taut, muscular belly, his broad chest, before lowering to his partially erect cock. He’d been circumcised. She hadn’t noticed that before since he’d never given her time to really examine that part of him. He also had no pubic hair although he did have a thin trail of hair from his bellybutton down to his lower belly. She leaned forward, kept eye contact with him, and braced her arms as she hovered over him. A smile curved her lips.

  “Can you hold real still for me?”

  “Why? What are you planning to do?”

  “Getting you so turned on that you don’t mind wearing a condom.”

  “I always want you.”

  “Just hold still, okay? Don’t sit up. Don’t grab me either or roll me onto my back. Am I clear? Freeze just the way you are.”

  He seemed to ponder her request. “You’re my Tammy and you may do as you wish to me.”

  He wasn’t happy about it but still agreed. It amused her but she refrained from laughing. She leaned up, studied his rib cage, and her mouth lowered to his body. The muscles tensed along his abdomen when she licked his skin and her hair fell forward to brush against his side. She kissed him, allowed her teeth to lightly nip him and began to explore down over his six-pack abs with her lips.

  A growl tore from Valiant. “What are you doing?”

  “Relax.” She felt his cock stiffen against her ribs where it lifted and poked against her as he became more aroused. “Enjoy this.” Her mouth returned to his skin.

  The muscles of his legs tensed against her thighs as she inched lower until her face hovered above his cock. He was big, thick and impressive. She glanced up at his face to see his eyes were closed, his sharp teeth dented his bottom lip and he had an edgy expression on his face. She wondered if anyone had ever done any of this to him before. He’d admitted to having limited sexual experience.

  She licked her lips to wet them, lifted one hand and wrapped her fingers around his rigid shaft. A snarl tore from Valiant and his eyes opened, his head lifted, and he stared at her with obvious surprise.

  “You are putting one on me now?”

  “No. Not yet.”

  He swallowed and breathed a little faster. “You wish to study me?”

  “Nope.” Her gaze lowered and she tilted her head a little as her tongue dipped out to drag over the crown of his cock.

  Valiant jerked, a strange sound coming from him, and his ass pressed tighter against the mattress, enough to pull him away from her mouth. She glanced up at him.

  “What are you doing?” He gaped at her in absolute shock.

  That answers that question. “You’ve never had a woman do this before?”

  “Lick me? Not there. Males do it to females to prepare them for sex and to enjoy their taste but I’m ready to take you.”

  “Shut up and enjoy this, baby.”

  She gave her full attention to his erection and opened her mouth wide. She was afraid he’d protest so she decided to show him how good it would feel instead of teasing him a little first. Her mouth wrapped around his cock as she took a few inches inside and began to lick and suck on him as she tightened the seal.

  He didn’t fight, didn’t tear her off, but his body did stiffen. She took more of him, working him deeper inside, to the back of her mouth, and began a slow and steady rhythm of going up and down in steady stokes, her tongue rubbing him.

  Loud, raspy purrs came from Valiant and she knew he enjoyed it a lot. A sweet taste began to tease her and she moaned, realizing his pre-cum had to be the source.

  Every time she nearly slid him out of her mouth more of it spilled onto her tongue and then a loud noise made her jerk her mouth completely away and lift her head to discover the source.

  Valiant’s hands were digging into the bedspread near his head and she saw where the material had torn. His
head was thrown back, his mouth open to allow those deep purrs to come from his throat. His head lifted until their gazes locked. He had a wild look in his sexy eyes, which were so filled with desire she was amazed he’d kept so still.

  “I’m going to come if you do that again. Is that how it feels when I lick your pussy to enjoy your cream? It’s wonderful. It’s so good.” His voice came out sounding inhuman, more of a growl than an actual tone.

  Her gaze darted to the poor bedspread, happy it had felt the bite of his nails instead of her skin. “I think you’re ready for a condom.”

  He nodded. “Anything.”

  She leaned up, still straddling his thighs, and reached for them. She made sure he could see what she did as she tore one free from the roll, used her teeth to rip open the top edge of the packet, and showed him the round disk. She was happy to note the brand was designed for bigger men. She doubted she could have gotten a regular size on him. Valiant definitely wasn’t a one-size-fits-all type of guy.

  “Watch.”

  She placed it over the crown of his cock and slowly rolled it down to the base of his shaft. He groaned and more of the bedding took the brunt of his fingernails. He didn’t look away though as she demonstrated how the condom worked. Her body ached too and she wanted him inside her. As tempted as she was to finish him with her mouth, she felt selfish at that moment, hurting to fuck him.

  She released his sheathed cock and crawled up him until her thighs gripped his hips. One hand reached back to wrap around his incredibly hard shaft and she guided him to her pussy as she wiggled her hips until they aligned perfectly.

  Her gaze locked with his. He appeared stunned as she sank down on him, her wet and welcoming body already prepared for him. She moaned as her vaginal walls were parted by Valiant’s thick cock.

  Valiant snarled and she gasped when he suddenly grabbed her and rolled them over. She ended up under him, pinned, his cock buried deep inside her pussy. He grabbed her wrists, jerked them above her head, and used his upper arms to brace his weight. Their gazes locked.

  “Wrap around me.” It wasn’t a request but more of a snarled demand.

  The wild look in his eyes had grown downright feral. She didn’t feel fear though as she spread her thighs more, bent them higher, and wrapped them around his waist until her calves squeezed over his firm ass.

  He spread his knees, dug them into the mattress to find traction and withdrew a little, only to slam back into her deep. She cried out from the pleasure. He snarled, his mouth lowered and he nipped her shoulder, nudging her head out of the way.

  The sharp bite of his teeth did amazing things to her. It didn’t hurt so much as send a jolt of desire through her. Valiant’s strength turned her on more as he paused, completely in control, and then started to rock his hips to fuck her slowly.

  “I’m fighting my instincts,” he groaned against her skin.

  “Don’t fight,” she moaned, locking her legs tighter around him.

  His head lifted and he stared into her eyes. “I just hurt you.”

  “That didn’t hurt. It felt good.”

  “Tell me if I cause you pain. I’m always afraid I’ll be too rough.” He stared into her eyes while his hips started to move, the muscles of his ass tensing against her calves, and he began to drive into her in deep, steady thrusts.

  Tammy threw her head back, her eyes closed, and could feel each powerful plow of his cock as he rode her frantically, creating a delicious tight friction between their joined bodies that quickly turned into a powerful climax. Valiant roared as her vaginal muscles clenched around him and she cried out his name.

  They panted and Tammy smiled. Valiant smiled back.

  “That wasn’t so bad, was it? I told you condoms wouldn’t hurt.”

  “I prefer not to use them but it didn’t hurt.” He hesitated. “Do I just leave it on? I want to flip you over, put you on your knees, and mount you from behind.”

  “Give me a minute to catch my breath first and um, no. That one has to be tossed into the trash and I’ll put a new one on you.”

  His lips curved. “I understand.” He slowly withdrew his cock and rolled off her body to stretch out on his back. “Go ahead. I enjoy your mouth.”

  Tammy turned on her side and grinned. “I think I’ve created a monster.”

  His smile slipped. “What does that mean?”

  She laughed in response. “Nothing. I was teasing.”

  She sat up and glanced around for a trash can. If teasing him with her mouth got him to wear condoms, she could totally get on board with that plan. He tasted good.

  * * * * *

  Tammy smiled when Trisha sat on the couch. “I’m so glad you came. Valiant left about two hours ago and I’ve been bored. He wanted to get some of his own clothes from his house and he needed to feed a few of his friends.” She paused. “I was too afraid to ask what that meant.”

  Trisha grinned. “He likes the squirrels around his house. He’s forbidden anyone from killing them. He puts nuts and berries out for them to lure them closer to his house. He’s trying to teach them that he won’t eat them or something like that.”

  “Is that an issue?” Tammy took a seat next to the doctor and glanced at the cooler the woman had placed on the table. “And what’s that?”

  “The Wild Zone is a heavily wooded area on Reservation and that’s where Valiant lives. There’s a few dozen New Species who live as his neighbors. They’re not as human as most of the others are. Their facial traits are more animal than human, to be blunt, and some of them are gruff the way Valiant is. They hunt rabbits and deer in the woods but the squirrels are off the menu now. Valiant enjoys watching them for some reason and has deemed them non-food.” She grinned. “I just nod when I hear stuff like that. Some things are, well, I just accept it. I promised you fried chicken. I thought you’d want to talk again today instead of waiting. How are you feeling?”

  “A lot better. Thanks.”

  “Good.” All humor faded. “How goes things with Valiant? Did the condoms arrive?”

  “Yes. One of the guards brought them before he left to go home. Thank you.”

  “They prefer to be called officers.” She shrugged. “It’s a New Species thing. Have you talked him into using them yet?”

  “We worked it out.”

  Tammy studied her and smiled. “I take it that he didn’t fight it too hard?”

  “I showed him the plus sides.”

  The doctor chuckled. “Good. I was worried. That’s why I really came today. I figured you might have more questions or just needed someone to help you talk him into using protection. Is he still feeling rejected?”

  “I don’t know. He seems okay with it. I just need more time before we even consider having a baby.” She paused. “And to be honest, it’s a lot to take in.”

  “Yes, it is. Being with one of them will change your life.”

  “One of my friends told me that I’ve got protestors on my yard at home.”

  “Damn. I’m sorry.”

  Tammy shrugged. “I’m not there. I kind of really hate one of my neighbors so I’m hoping it’s really annoying her.” She smiled. “She’s spent years harassing me. That’s a bright side.”

  Trisha grinned. “Good. Keep your sense of humor. It helps.” She stood. “I’m going to grab some plates from your kitchenette. I swear I’m always hungry.” She stepped around the coffee table.

  Tammy rose to follow, staring at the corner area. “These suites are nice.”

  “And they come fully stocked.” Trisha opened a cupboard, pulled out two plates, and turned.” Her face suddenly paled and she gasped. The dishes nearly slipped from her fingers that seemed to go lax.

  Tammy saved them before they hit the floor, set them on the counter, and spun to face the doctor. “What’s wrong?” She had to grab the other woman when her knees collapsed, to help her sink to the carpet without getting hurt.

  Trisha groaned, wrapped her arms around her stomach, and her blue eyes wide
ned. “Get Slade.”

  Tammy released her, spun, and sprinted for the door. The New Species posted in the hallway seemed startled when she flung open the door. “Get Slade now. Trisha is in pain and grabbing her stomach. Call him and get in here. I don’t know what to do or what is wrong with her.”

  She left the door open when she bolted back to Trisha. The doctor still held her stomach protectively as she sat on her bent legs. She had begun to pant, and Tammy dropped to her knees next to the woman. She gripped her upper arms to make sure she didn’t fall over.

  “What is it? What can I do?”

  “Contractions.”

  “But it can’t be. You’re only what? Five months along?” Terror tore through Tammy. “I’ll call an ambulance.”

  “No,” Trisha frantically shook her head. “No outsiders. Slade will come and he’ll take me to see Harris. He’s another doctor who works here.”

  The New Species officer from the hallway rushed inside the room with a fearful expression. Tammy jerked her head up. “What is your name?”

  “Flame.”

  “Flame, please very carefully pick her up and lay her on the couch. She’s having contractions but it’s too early. We need Dr. Harris right now. She doesn’t want me to call an ambulance.”

  Flame bent down and carefully touched Trisha’s shoulder. “Slade is coming. Can I lift you? Will I hurt you more? Should you even be moved?”

  Trisha’s face scrunched up in pain as another contraction hit. She pointed toward the couch with a shaky finger. Flame hesitated before gently lifting the woman into his arms and carrying her to the couch, where he tenderly placed her on her back. Trisha groaned and kept panting.

  Tammy ran for the spare bedroom to yank the blanket off the bed and ran back into the living room, not sure what else to do. She covered Trisha’s legs since her skirt had ridden up her thighs and knelt next to the couch. Flame had moved to the open doorway to speak on his radio. Tammy took Trisha’s hand.

  “Help is coming. Flame is calling Dr. Harris and your bodyguard. I’m right here, Trisha.”

  “Can I do anything?” Flame hovered behind them, now done calling for more help.