by Maia Starr
“Yes, I am taking you there. I just thought you would want to let your friends know that you are alright and maybe get some clothes to change into,” he said.
“Yes that is good thinking,” I said to him. I hugged Luka and Phoenix and said, “I will see you tomorrow morning as I think I will be sleeping all day into the night tonight.”
“Yes, good, get lots of rest,” Luka said as she peered over my shoulder toward the ocean. She would be anxiously awaiting Kavik until he arrived later in the mid-morning.
“Come,” Dekario said as he opened the door to my hut. As soon as I walked in, I felt a wave of nausea.
“What is it? Are you all right?” he asked as he put his hand on my back.
“Seeing this hut again reminds me of the fear I felt when Commander Triq came for me, both times. I guess it is a good idea not to stay here. I do not want to think about it,” I said.
“Yes, my thoughts exactly. This place is tainted.” He went into the cupboard and grabbed a woven reed bag and began to push cloths for me to wear along with sheer dresses into it. He draped it on his arm and then said, “Anything else that you want from here we will get later on.”
“That is a good idea,” I said. “I am very tired.”
He scooped me into his arms and then moved toward the door. He moved onto the veranda and flew toward the palace over the large village. I was surprised that he landed on a veranda that was right next door to the King’s palace. The view of the palace was on one side and the ocean on the other.
“This is spectacular,” I said.
“Yes, I love it. It is my home,” he said.
“So close to the King?” I asked.
“Yes, he likes me to stay close to him. He trusts me,” he grinned.
“That must be a great honor,” I said as I moved toward the door as he led me inside.
“It is, but it comes with a lot of responsibility,” he said. “Come in. I will set up a hot salt bath for you.”
“That sounds like heaven,” I said as I walked in. I gasped at the interior of his hut. It was massive. Dekario moved out of sight and I heard him running the water. I took this time to look around. This was not a one-room hut like mine. It was several rooms from what I could see. I was standing in the main living area that had comfortable benches and chairs. There was a very large table that could seat six, and it separated the sitting area from a food preparation kitchen area with lots of tabletops. The colors were blue and green and the thatched roof was vaulted and high. There was a massive window that looked out over the sea, allowing the breeze to come in.
“Come, it is ready,” Dekario said as he reentered the room. I noticed that he had shifted out of dragon form. He walked over to me and kissed my shoulder softly. Then he grabbed the hem of the sheer dress covering my body and pulled it up. I raised my hands over my head, and he slipped it off me. He grabbed my hand and led me to a back room. The tub was enormous and steam was coming off of it. There was a small window with a view of the palace. I pulled off the cloth covering my breasts and then the loincloth at my waist. I stood there naked with dirt and grime on me.
Dekario sighed. “You are absolutely beautiful,” he said as he came to me and placed a soft kiss on top of my head. Then he grabbed my arm and held me as I climbed into the tub. The minute the hot water hit me, I felt my entire body release the tension I had been feeling for hours. The soothing salts from the sea were nourishing, and the steam was invigorating.
“Here, let me,” Dekario said as he grabbed a soft natural sponge and dipped it into the hot water. He washed my face first, and I could only imagine how dirty it was. I had a mixture of tears and dirt on my red cheeks. Then he moved the sponge down my jaw, and he saw the mark that Commander Triq had left when he backhanded me.
“Did he do that to you?” he asked, trying to control his anger.
“Yes, he backhanded me when I gave him a piece of my mind,” I said, trying to make light of the situation.
“I’m sure you did give him some words,” he grinned slightly. “But I could kill him again for doing that to you.”
“Let’s not talk about him anymore. Let’s put it in the past,” I said. “I’m too tired to even think of it.”
“If that is your wish, then that is what we will do,” he said as he continued to wash my body. I lay back in the tub and closed my eyes as he did so. I was so tired that I felt myself nodding off in the tub. Moments later, I felt Dekario scooping me out of the water.
“Oh, I am sorry. I think I fell asleep for a second,” I said waking up.
“Do not apologize. You are tired and have been through a lot. I am going to get you into bed,” he said as he set me on my feet outside the tub. He grabbed a long cloth and dried me off. I loved watching him do it. His body was wet from carrying me, and his dark hair was hanging over his brown eyes. I liked that he was taking care of me. I needed this. I needed someone taking care of me, and I was strong enough to admit when I did need some support. He threw the cloth on the floor and then grabbed another dry cloth and wrapped it around me. Then he picked me up.
“Where are you taking me?” I asked sleepily.
“To our bed,” he said.
“Our?” I asked.
“Shh… we have plenty of time to speak of these things. For now, I want you to rest,” he said as he moved through a doorway. I looked into the room. There was a very large bed, almost ten feet in length. It was almost just as wide and colorful materials covered it as sheets. There was soft green mosquito netting draped over it from the ceiling.
“This is beautiful,” I whispered.
“Just like you,” he said as he moved the netting out of the way and laid me softly on the bed. He pulled the colorful cloth sheets on top of me. He began to move away, but I stopped him. “No, don’t leave me,” I said, grabbing his forearm.
“I won’t. I am here. But I am filthy. Let me wash up and I will crawl into bed with you,” he said as he stood up and pulled off his boots. Then he pulled off his loincloth. I looked at his gorgeous body. He was stunning. But he was very grimy. He moved out of the room, and I could hear the splash of the water as he washed up in the tub. I closed my eyes, waiting for him to return. Then I felt the bed move from his weight. “Reena,” he sighed out my name. I moved to him and placed my back to him, and he spooned his body against mine. The heat from his body warmed me instantly, and I felt safe once again. This was the last thing I remembered before drifting off into a deep sleep.
When I awoke, it was already nighttime. I moved my arm across the bed. It was cold and empty. “Dekario?” I said in a panic as I opened my eyes.
“I am right here, Reena,” his deep voice cut through the air. I looked around the room and saw him standing at the window looking out at the night.
I sighed. “I thought you were gone,” I said sleepily.
“No. I am with you,” he said as he crawled back into bed. He pulled me to him and kissed me on the forehead. His large hand moved down my arm and down my breasts as he said, “Did you get good sleep?”
“Yes. I did. I feel very well rested now,” I said, fully opening my eyes to get a good look at him and wake up just a little bit more.
“Good. Here,” he said as he reached to the table and grabbed a cup. He held it over me. “It’s water. You need to drink.”
“Thank you,” I said sitting up and drinking. The cold water felt great going down my dry throat.
“I have food too,” he said.
“I am hungry,” I said. “But you don’t have to get it now.”
“No, if you are hungry then you must eat,” he said as he put his hand on my belly, then said, “Both of you.”
I smiled at him, and he gave me an adorable grin.
“Yes, both of us,” I said.
He got up and went to the table where there was a tray with food. He brought it over and put it on the bed between us. I grabbed a piece of fruit and bit into it. It was tasty in my mouth.
“You don’t know
how happy you make me. I am so happy that you are with child,” he said.
“I was going to tell you when you returned,” I said.
“That was why you were acting strangely that day. You kicked me out of your hut when I said you were hiding something,” he said arching his thick black brow at me.
“Yes. That is true. I was in a panic. It’s not every day that you are pregnant with an alien baby. I had only just found out, and I needed time to process and absorb,” I said feeling embarrassed that he could figure me out so well.
“I understand that,” he said. “But know that you have nothing to fear. I want this. I want you; I have since I met you. I want you to be with me. I want you to be my wife and lifelong mate. If you will have me?” he said.
“You do?” I asked with a smile.
“Yes, more than anything,” he said.
I kissed him and was filled with joy at this declaration. I was relieved to hear him say it. I don’t know why I had been so worried. Then it hit me: I remembered why. I pulled away from him and gathered my courage. “I have to ask. Do you want me because of me, or do you want me because it is simply the Draqua way to want a human female mate to create offspring with?”
“What do you mean?” he asked.
“I mean, do you love me? Did you love me before knowing I was with child?” I asked.
“I do love you, Reena. I am not wanting you simply to create offspring. I am in love with you. I need you. Is that not obvious? I have risked my life for you. I have killed those that I thought would do you harm. You are everything to me.”
“I love you too, Dekario,” I said smiling.
He leaned in and kissed me. He let out a subtle growl. Then he pulled away from me and said, “Hold that thought.”
His naked body moved from the bed and set the tray on the side table. Then he climbed over me. He kissed my chest softly. He pulled my hard nipple into his mouth and played with it. I rubbed my hand on his forearms and shoulders. He was so strong and solid. I felt so good to have him on top of me again. He was like a strong shield against the outside world.
He moved his lips from my breasts and then down over my belly. He placed very soft delicate kisses on my tummy. Then he stopped and said, “I don’t want to hurt you. You are so small and delicate. We have to be careful with our baby.”
“Yes, I agree. We do have to be careful with our baby,” I said, repeating it out loud because I liked it. “I think that if you don’t put your weight on me, we will be fine. But take it slow,” I said.
“Yes. I am already afraid of kissing your bruised cheek and lips. I don’t want to add to any pain or discomfort. You have been through enough,” he whispered as he looked longingly into my eyes. His gaze moved to my cheek where Commander Triq had hit me. I guess there was probably a bruise there, but it was only slightly sore when I smiled. But I could tell that it hurt Dekario to see it. I pushed my fingers into his black hair, trying to distract him from thinking about it. I wanted him. I was hungry for him. My hormones were raging, and I was so turned on by his naked body on top of me.
“Don’t start what you can’t finish,” I said in a seductive tone. He grinned at me and moved down my body again. This time he went past my belly and pushed his face between my thighs. His mouth moved on my wet center, and he licked me and played with me. I wiggled underneath him in bed. Then I felt the build up inside of me. I breathed heavier as I felt myself getting ready. I moaned and groaned as he worked on me in a lustful way.
“I’m going to release,” I whimpered. Dekario groaned as he kept moving. Then, a few seconds later, I was releasing as I twisted the colorful fabrics on the bed in my hand. It was an intense release, and I felt the pulsing in my body move through me.
Dekario moved up my body. He was grinning in accomplishment. It made me smile. He kissed my neck and then moved forward high above me. I felt the tip of his thick staff press against my center. We both moaned in ecstasy.
“Are you sure?” he whispered.
“Yes,” I said.
“Tell me if I hurt you,” he said again. I opened my thighs wide, spreading my hips apart, and pressed my hands into his hips, pushing him toward me for encouragement. He slipped inside me another inch, and I sighed in relief of waiting for this moment. Then he moved further and further inside of me until he had reached the depths of me. “I missed this. I missed you,” he whispered.
“I did too. I was worried that it would never happen again,” I said, putting my hands against his back.
“Shh… don’t worry about that now. It’s over. You are safe with me. I will protect you, and I will protect our child,” he said. His words only turned me on more. I wanted him to be the one to keep me and my unborn child safe. I knew that now more than ever.
Dekario moved slowly inside of me, in and out. He was careful not to put his weight on me. He held himself up on his strong thick arms. Through this position, I could see down his torso to where we met in union. I loved watching his strong, toned abs contract with each movement. I ran my hands down his torso as I watched. Dekario was moaning and growling a low growl as he moved in and out of me. I could feel him tensing up, and I knew that he was on the verge.
“Oh, Reena, Reena,” he moaned out my name. As soon as he said my name, I felt the build up inside of me again in my sensitive state. I was already on the edge of another orgasm. Dekario’s perfect body was such a hot thing to look at that I was very, very, heated. I pressed my fingertips into his torso as I felt my body tighten and then release again.
“I’m going to release,” Dekario breathed out the words.
“Me too. Don’t stop,” I said. Then he kept moving a little faster and faster and then we both released together.
“Oh, oh, Dekario…” I whispered as I enjoyed the pulsing ecstasy my body was gifting to me. Dekario was moaning and slowed down his movements until he was completely still inside of me. We stayed silent as we let the orgasms wash over us.
Moments later Dekario was lying at my side. He put his hand on my belly and said, “Are you sure you are all right?”
“Yes, I feel wonderful,” I said.
“Good. I am glad to hear it. If you feel anything at all, you will tell me,” he said.
“I promise I will tell you. I will even have Luka look me over. I am sure that she is anxious to do so. She is a doctor, you know,” I said.
“Yes, I know. And you are a scientist. But Kavik has returned. He visited me while you slept. So I doubt that Luka has left her bed,” he said.
“Kavik is back! I am glad to hear!” I said happy for our friend’s return.
“Yes, so am I,” I said.
“I guess that the three of us, Luka, Phoenix, and I, will need to meet with the king once more. We are to tell him that we all want to stay if Kelon will have us,” I said.
“All? Phoenix too?” he asked.
“Yes, I think he has fallen in love as well,” I said laughing.
“This is good news. I do not think the king will protest, but yes, we must get his permission officially,” he smiled. “But we will see to such things tomorrow. For now, it is late again. I am hungry. I will call to have dinner brought to us from the kitchens,” he said as he kissed my head and got up out of bed.
“I can stay in bed the rest of the night,” I said snuggling into the soft spot of warmth that he had just left on the bed.
“And so you shall. We shall have dinner in bed,” he smiled as he moved his naked body out of the room. When he returned, he had a big grin on his face.
“What are you smiling about?” I asked.
“I had an idea,” he said.
“What is that?” I asked, suspicious of what this idea could be to make him grin like that.
“Well, I don’t want to hurt you when I am inside of you. You are carrying my child, and I don’t want to slip and release my weight on you something like that.”
“Yes, go on,” I said.
He got in bed and laid on his back and said, “Yo
u should be on top. You should straddle me and ride me. This way I can’t crush you,” he said with a big grin.
“That’s what you figured out?!” I said laughing as I rolled on top of him.
“Yes, I am very smart,” he said playfully.
“Well I suppose we can try it,” I said kissing his long torso as I hovered above it.
“Try?” he said.
“Yes, try it and maybe…” I said teasing him.
“Good, how about right now?” he said as he looked down at his cock. I looked down and noticed that his staff was rigid.
“Already? We just finished only minutes ago,” I said playfully.