Lake, Ciara - Xihirah [Xihiran Shifters 1] (Siren Publishing Classic)

by Ciara Lake

  “No, of course I don’t want to cause her discomfort. I didn’t want to stress anyone.” Saleeya glanced at her hands in her lap. “I’ll see her and the babies later,” Saleeya easily agreed. After Kalista left, they ate in silence. Kalinda appeared to be bored and roamed the room.

  Her nerves frayed and raw, Saleeya suggested, “Kalinda, why don’t you take Mia to where she can better rest. You can go do whatever you wish. I’m going to get in that big, comfortable bed and rest. The medicine has made me sleepy.”

  Kalinda frowned at Saleeya’s suggestion, “Are you sure? I don’t want Kael to be mad at me. I’m not sure I should leave you now.”

  “No, go ahead, I’m fine. I want to rest. Please, I’m fine.”Saleeya took Kalinda’s hand in hers. “Please go on. Go do what you want to do. I’m okay now.”

  “If you’re sure.” Kalinda regarded her with a serious expression. “Okay, come Mia. We can go visit with Mother.”

  “All right, are you sure, Saleeya? I can stay here with you and rest on the sofa,” Mia offered. “I’m also concerned about leaving you now.”

  “I’m fine. What can happen to me here? Really, I’d rather be alone to sleep. Perhaps Kael will be able to come back and visit with me,” Saleeya said hopefully.

  “Okay, let’s go Kalinda. It’s getting late, and it has been a long day.” Mia and Kalinda left Saleeya to sleep.

  Saleeya found her luggage waiting for her near the cleaning chamber’s door. She dressed in one of her silky nightgowns and climbed into Kael’s big bed. The bed felt divinely soft and smelled of Kael. She rolled to her stomach, placing her nose into the pillows, and inhaled Kael’s familiar scent. Comforted, Saleeya quickly fell into a deep sleep.

  * * * *

  Kael, Kliven, and Thyson watched the vid of the Saleeya and Vitalion several times. As Kael watched the vid for the third time, he gripped the edge of the desk, breaking it off. “Sorry, I fucking broke the desk.” Kael threw the wooden edge down. It bounced on the carpeted floor.

  “I think you better go to your chambers to relax. Go check on your mate. I’ve got this under control at the moment.”

  Kliven pointed to the door. “Go now, before you destroy all my furniture.”

  “Fine, call me if there are any developments. I do need to calm down and check on Saleeya.” Kael left his father’s office. His mind focused on Saleeya.

  Kael’s body tensed in sexual desire as he approached his suite. He longed for her company. His enhanced senses enabled him to smell her scent in the hallway outside his rooms. His cock rose to attention as he anticipated what awaited him on the other side of the door. Increasing his pace, he was anxious to get to her. Never had he been so impatient to be near a female. He entered his chamber quietly to see his beautiful mate snug and asleep in his huge bed. All of his volatile feelings evaporated as he gazed upon her lovely face. The vision of her waiting there for him sent unfamiliar warmth through his system. The sensation tingled up his spine directly to his cock as he watched her. Amazingly, he realized that he loved her. His feelings were so much more than mating hormone or the Wolfton drive to protect and procreate. Taking off his uniform, he slipped into bed next to her and gathered her into his strong arms.

  “Saleeya,” Kael whispered to her. “I’m here, my mate. Are you well?” Kael tenderly caressed the side of her face. Saleeya moaned and stretched, pressing further against him.

  “eHello,” Saleeya sighed softly into his chest. She rubbed his arm and kissed him. Kael brought out the seductress in her. “I’m good now.” She pressed more against him. “This bed feels so good and it smells like you. Is everything all right?”

  “All is well.” Kael kissed her hair. Saleeya felt encouraged by his kiss and reached for his cock, nestled between them. She ran her hand over his penis, rubbing its smooth hardness. Kael groaned. He attempted to roll Saleeya to her back.

  “No, Kael.” Saleeya stopped him. “I want to enjoy just touching you,” Saleeya whispered in a passion-filled voice. Her touch made him inhale sharply.

  “I can’t stand too much. I’ll have to stop and fuck you hard. I’ve been waiting for hours to make love to you, to be inside your soft body.” Saleeya giggled and pushed at his shoulder to make him lie back. Kael reluctantly laid back and Saleeya ducked her head under the covers, locating the base of his cock. She provocatively kissed her way up his lengthy and solid cock. In spite of the obviousness of her lack of experience, he couldn’t help his rising tide of longing, the desire that ripped at his control with each passing second as she licked and sucked his hard cock. His cock ached, his control on the verge of being gone. Rough, broken, Kael’s breathing filled the room as she continued to suck and lick at his cock with great enthusiasm. “Saleeya, you have to stop, I have to have you. I can’t wait any longer.”

  He swiftly rolled her over and was on top of her, pushing her nightgown up around her waist. His thighs were between her legs and he was pushing his enlarged cock into her wet pussy. He wasn’t as careful this time with his aggression. He pushed hard inside her. Kael growled as he rammed his cock into her soft, tight pussy. Kael growled loudly, pausing. “Have I hurt you, my sweet Saleeya?” He asked between clenched teeth. Saleeya shook her head and pulled him closer to her.

  Gasping from the invasion, Saleeya seemed to relax. Kael moved his hips, pumping into her in rapid succession. At first, Saleeya did nothing but lay motionless beneath him as he slammed into her. Their flesh smacked together and echoed throughout the room. Her hot, wet cunt gripped his greedy cock. Warm legs wrapped around him, tugging him closer. Nails bit into the flesh of his back as he pounded into her soft flesh. Kael’s breathing was loud and forceful. Rumbles of sound came from his chest. Saleeya wrapped her arms around him. She clung to him. Perspiration slickened their bodies. She nipped at his shoulder, eliciting a growl from deep within his chest.

  “I love you, Kael,” Saleeya whispered, her body trembling with the intensity of her climax.

  Kael roared. She felt the explosion of his seed enter her womb. It was more incredible than ever. Hot streams of semen pumped into her. He arched heavily forward, his throbbing member buried deep, pulsing with each ejaculation. Saleeya’s womb quaked so hard she rose off the bed into him. Waves of ecstasy shook her entire body, making her tremble uncontrollably. Pulling him closer to her, she kissed his neck and shoulders. Saleeya opened her eyes. Her heart skipped a beat at the heat and the intensity in his glowing eyes. She pulled his head down toward her mouth. Her tongue stroked along his and she deepened her kiss. She surrounded him with intimacy.

  * * * *

  Kael broke the kiss, easing his cock from her hot, throbbing pussy. He inhaled the smell of their essences mixing, the sweet musky aroma flaming his lust. Swatting her hands away, he pressed his hot open mouth to kiss her shoulders. He paused to suckle her breasts through the sheer fabric of her sleeping gown before he moved down to her softly rounded stomach. He paused, catching her gaze, and watched her expression as he started to lick the wetness between her legs. Saleeya tried to close her thighs, and he growled in disapproval. Laving her swollen folds, he swirled his tongue over her clit. He teased, taunted her before he thrust his tongue into her cunt. Saleeya nearly flew off the bed, her fingers gripping the sheets beneath her. “Oh, Kael, don’t. It’s too sensitive.”

  Kael looked up at her pleading eyes, growling, his shaft aching. With a guttural sound, he thrust deep, her hot, wet cunt tightening around him. “You want this, lover?” Kael pounded into her again. “You’re so wet, hot. It feels good to be inside you, even better with our tastes on my tongue.” Abruptly he pulled from her. He turned her around onto her knees. Before she could protest, he pushed into her. “Lay your head on the pillow,” Kael roughly ordered. “Yes, like that,” He moved her body to better position her beneath him. He fucked her from behind, slamming his cock into her. Pulling all the way out, he rammed it back into her. Saleeya moaned. Multiple sounds of pleasure escaped her. Wetness gushed from her as she came fr
om the intense orgasm. She shook so hard she fell off her knees and onto her stomach. Laying flat on the bed, Kael, still on top, did not hesitate, continuing to fuck her hard. Another animalistic growl came from him as he spewed his hot seed into her once again. His muscles tightened as he released. Her womb clenched around his stiffness. He moaned in appreciation. Loudly, Saleeya cried out, further encouraging him. Kael moved her hair off her neck to press a hot kiss there. “I love you, too, my mate.” Replete, his body exhausted, he tucked her against his chest and slid into a deep sleep.

  * * * *

  Kael woke Saleeya when he picked her up to carry her to the nearby sofa. He held her across his lap. Soothingly he pushed her hair out of her face to examine her. “You’re beautiful.” His hand trailed down a stray length of a curl. “We’ve slept for some time.” He quietly admired her. “It’s almost time for me to rise for the new day. I don’t want to leave you. Did I hurt you, my love?” He tenderly kissed her neck and shoulders. “I know I didn’t hold back, as before. I’m sorry if I hurt you. If I hurt you, let me know.” He watched her intently. His large hands caressed her back.

  “I feel wonderful, Kael. I want to do it again.” Saleeya softly giggled. She pressed close to him to kiss his lips. “You’re a dream lover.” She kissed the side of his face. “Oh, I like the feel of your whiskers, too.” She rubbed her face gently against his. “Earthen women don’t know what they’re missing.” She smiled. “I never imagined sex could be so intense.”

  “Only with me,” Kael whispered and pulled her tighter against him.

  “I know, my love. Don’t worry. No one is like you. I only want to be with you.” Saleeya rubbed his bicep.

  “Speak of no other male. It makes me…upset.”

  “Kael, don’t get upset. I’m not speaking of any other male. Please don’t be jealous for no cause. I love you.” Saleeya rubbed her hand down his arm to soothe his inner beast.

  “I’m sorry, my love.” Kael lowered his gaze. “I’m still feeling wild from our sex. Mating can make our kind feral, especially early in our mating. With the added stress of Vitalion, I’m close to losing my control.” He nuzzled her temple. “I have to leave for a while. Duty calls. I have to at least try to maintain some control, if provoked. I’m capable of serious unpleasantness. My father would be very annoyed. Alphas can be difficult, especially me. ”

  “You mean because you’re an Alpha Prime?”

  “Yes, I can be more…I can be difficult more than others can. Changing the subject, Kael announced, “Saleeya, I think it’s time for another shot of pain medicine. I’m going to put you back into our bed and call the med staff to give you another shot. I need to leave you soon to check on certain things. Medtor Fanstal would probably be upset if he knew how rough I was with you while you have an injured wrist. I must remember you’re still not fully transformed. Plus, you’re young, and innocent.” Kael playfully licked her nipple. Saleeya squirmed on his lap.

  Shaking her head, she said, “There you go bossing me around again.” Her jumping out his arms surprised him. She stood gloriously nude in front of him. Obviously, she was no longer shy. Definitely, she was full of energy and spirit. Kael grinned. With her hands on her hips, her breasts jutted out suggestively. “Just because you had your way with me, Kael Braeden, doesn’t mean you can dictate to me. I’ll take the medicine when I call for it. What I want is to know what’s going on with Vitalion and the Council meetings. You’re ready to dismiss me now that I’ve served your needs. I don’t like it. I do have a job to do. The Council is expecting my expertise. I don’t want to cause this to fail because of the stupid incident with Vitalion. There’s much more at stake. Do you understand what I’m saying, Kael?”

  “Saleeya, please don’t lecture me. Really, you don’t need to. Relax, heal your arm.” He smiled at her spirit.

  “Don’t look at me like that, Kael.” Saleeya pointed at him. “You may be Alpha Prime, but you’re not going to rip my head off or make fun of me.”

  “I wasn’t planning on ripping your head off. What fun would that be? I would never make fun of you.” He grinned.

  “Tell me what happened last moonrise. What are your plans? I want to know now before you go! Then I’ll take the medicine as instructed. I’ll sleep it off for a while. You can’t leave until you tell me,” Saleeya demanded, shaking her finger at him.

  “Saleeya, sit back down, relax. You’re getting yourself worked up for nothing. You’re acting like a female.” Kael rolled his eyes. “I’ve enough sisters for that. I’ll tell you.” He patted the seat next to him. “Relax.” He waited for her to sit. “Vitalion is being held in our detention cell. We all viewed a vid of what occurred with Vitalion. We’ve contacted the Kriton government. They’re sending a legal representative for Vitalion. We’re going to hold him accountable for his actions. The Kriton Spaceship left the Space Station. It broke free of the clamping systems. Allegedly, Jarvin Manntree is aboard. That’s all I know.” Kael shrugged. He gazed at her. “Please relax. Let yourself heal. I’ll see to all of this. Let me take care of you.” Kael leisurely reached for her, taking her hand in his. He kissed the back of her hand.

  “All right, I’ll call the med staff and get a pain shot. You can leave to take care of things. I guess I should rest.” Saleeya shrugged. “When I get up later in this sunrise, I want to be included in the Council meetings. Okay?” Saleeya eased over and sat closer to him. “I’m certain the medtor will release me back to work. My first mission here is to assist in the Council meetings, not to be your mate. I can’t just wait for you in your bedchambers for the next good tumble.” Saleeya’s eyes flashed with sudden temper.

  Kael regarded her for a moment, raised his right eyebrow. “Saleeya, you’re my mate. There’s no changing that. That, from now on, is your first mission. Your other responsibilities are secondary.” He watched her. “I’m in charge now. You can rest.”

  “You’re insufferable.” Saleeya jerked away from him.

  “Yes, but you like me?” Kael tilted his head and smiled widely.

  “I guess.” Saleeya looked down at her hands.

  “Oh, my love, you like me well enough.” He pushed her hair back behind her ear. He felt Saleeya shiver from his touch. “Thanks, my little mate, for giving me permission to leave. I’m yours to control.” He winked at her, putting his palms up in surrender.

  “Don’t tease me, Kael.”

  “You do have a bold streak. A hot temper too. We’re quite a match.” Kael shook his head as he rose to his feet. “I suppose I deserve a mate such as you. Xian has given me what I deserve. Xian’s very wise, and I am very blessed. I’ll allow you freedom to talk to me in your way. We are friends and lovers. However, there may be a price to pay, and I’ll be sure to collect.” Kael winked again. He smiled, bent over, and tenderly kissed her pouting lips. “I love you, Saleeya. For what joy you give me I’ll do my best to be tolerant of your independent ways. However, I won’t risk your safety or go against my better judgment. I just can’t risk your safety.” He pulled her up into his arms. Lightly he spanked her round bottom. “I’m going to get cleaned up and dressed.” He released her to gather his uniform. “I wish we had time to get clean together,” he said as he headed to the cleaning chamber.

  “I guess we don’t have time for that.” Saleeya crossed her arms over her breasts. He could tell she was torn between flirting with him and being mad. “I’ll have to remember I’ve been warned.” She put her finger on her chin and tapped. “What if I like the price?” Saleeya grinned bashfully.

  “Oh, my love, I want you to like the price.” He gave her a toothy smile. “All your punishments from me will be pleasurable, for the both of us.”

  “You’re way too bossy.” She shook her head. “I think you will need to change.”

  “I’m too old to change, my sweet Saleeya.”

  “You mean you’re too arrogant. I won’t tolerate it.” With a jerk, Saleeya reached for her gown. “You bossy Alpha Prime male,” Saleeya mu
mbled under her breath. Quickly, she pulled the gown over her head. After dressing, she called on the vid-com for the med staff.

  “Well, I’m going to be late getting out of here. I’d better get ready now. Don’t be mad at me. Okay, my love? Let’s be happy together.” Kael shook his head, as if realizing he had his hands full with this spirited, verbally opinionated Earthen female. “Now I fully understood how my father folds for my mother. Saleeya, you fit right in with the other Braeden females that inflict their contrary and most interesting personalities on the Braeden males,” Kael said aloud as he walked away from the emotional Saleeya.

  Kael quickly showered and dressed.

  “Good morning, Admoncor.” The medadvisor addressed him when he entered the room.

  “Good morning. Take good care of my mate.”

  “Yes, sir.” The female medadvisor nodded and readied the medicine.

  “I’ll be back to check on you, Saleeya. Rest well.” He walked over to her and kissed her on her cheek.

  “Okay,” Saleeya answered too quietly. Kael left after the female medadvisor administered the medicine.