3013: GENESIS (3013: The Series Book 11)

by Laurie Roma

  Maddox knew he kept in shape, but the way his female was looking at him pleased him more than he expected. It made him feel like he was a god. She reached out to touch his cock, but he stopped her before she made contact. If she touched him now, he would lose control. He needed to make this first time good for her.

  “I want to—”

  “You can touch me later,” he promised. “Right now, I have to get you ready.”

  He didn’t bother to explain, figuring she would understand once he began. Hooking his hands beneath her knees, he slid her body down to the end of the bed, then knelt between her parted thighs.

  Maddox inhaled, taking in her sweet scent as he looked at the pretty pink flesh of her pussy. Hungry for her, he leaned forward and used his tongue to lick at her juices. He heard her cry out in shock, but didn’t stop. Testing her readiness, he pushed one of his fingers into her hot hole. He pulled out, then parted her tender folds with two of his fingers, stretching her open for him. She was tight, so tight he knew he would lose his mind as soon as he shoved his cock inside her. Needing her slick with release before that happened, he moved his mouth up to suck on her small pleasure nub.

  Her entire body shook as she came, and her cry of release was music to his ears. Mya arched off the bed, her back bowed as he drove her to another hard climax before she’d even recovered from her first shattering release.

  “Holy nova, it’s too much!”

  Maddox was tempted to show her that she was wrong, but he’d already waited too long to have her. His hard cock was throbbing painfully, and he was ready to claim her. Pulling his fingers from her, he rose to his feet. He reached for her waist and moved her back up on the bed so she was lying in the center.

  He moved over her, covering her perfect body with his. She parted her legs, instantly welcoming him into the cradle of her thighs. Maddox released a rumbling growl at how good it felt to be skin-to-skin with her.

  “Tell me you belong to me. Tell me this is what you want, Mya.”

  “I want you, Maddox.”

  “That’s not enough. Once I take you, you’ll belong to me. Tell me you understand. I want to make you mine.”

  Mya could feel the turbulent emotions racing through him as she touched his skin. He wanted something from her, and she would give him whatever she had. She reached up and cupped his face between her hands. “Maddox, I already am yours.”

  He let out a groan against her mouth as he thrust his hips forward, driving the head of his cock into her pussy. He drank down her passionate cry and felt her nails score his back. That quick bite of pain only enhanced his pleasure.

  “Maddox…”

  Lifting up on to his elbow, he looked down at her. “Did I hurt you?”

  Her parted lips were swollen from their kisses, and her eyes were glazed with passion as she shook her head. “No, it’s…I feel…”

  “Tight. You feel tight.”

  “And full. It’s so good. You feel so good inside me. I never—”

  Watching her face, he let himself sink deeper, sliding the full length of his cock into her until he was seated to the hilt. She gasped and instinctively raised her legs up to wrap around him. He pulled back, then started thrusting his cock inside her using a slow, steady rhythm.

  Her soft moans drove him crazy, and he lost control as she tilted her hips up to meet his. He pulled back, then slammed his cock into her, repeating the motion over and over again, lost in the pleasure of feeling her tight pussy wrapped around him.

  When she whispered his name, he could hear the fear in her voice. He knew she was frightened by what she was feeling. His own release was building with an intensity that he’d never experienced before, and knew the passion between them would be overwhelming to someone as innocent as Mya. But there was nothing he could do to stop it, and he wouldn’t even if he could.

  “Come for me, tava,” he commanded. “Come and take me with you.”

  He didn’t give her a choice. Pounding into her, he pushed her further toward the edge, needing her to find her release before he gave into his own pleasure.

  “Maddox, I’m scared.”

  “Don’t be, Mya. Just let go…I’ll keep you safe.”

  She held onto him, her arms wrapping around his neck tight as she let out a wild cry. Shudders racked her body as she came, and he couldn’t stop himself from coming when her pussy clenched down around his cock. His muscles tensed as his own release tore through him. He let out a loud roar as he exploded inside her, filling her with the hard, hot pulses of his seed.

  Maddox held her close as he continued to pour his essence into her. He knew she could feel every hard spurt since she shivered each time it happened. His head rested in the crook of her neck, and he breathed in her sweet scent. He didn’t want to leave the haven of her body, but he worried that he might be crushing her.

  Wanting to ask if she was okay, he lifted his head, but when he saw her face, he just smiled. Mya had a soft smile on her face, and her lush lips were slightly parted…and his little elite was fast asleep. His tava had become so precious to him in such a short time. Loving her was a little scary. He wouldn’t have believed someone could claim his heart so quickly, but Mya had done it with an ease that shocked him.

  Pulling his cock from her, he instantly missed the heat of her wrapped around him. It made him smile as she slept through his gentle cleansing of her body. When he was done, he eased down on the bed beside her again. She let out a soft little sigh as he wrapped his arms around her, pulling her back to his front.

  Mya was right where she belonged, safe and secure in his arms.

  And he was determined to keep her there…forever.

  ***

  CHAPTER NINE

  Mya woke feeling better than she had in weeks.

  As she stretched, she smiled to herself. It had been real. The slight soreness of her body confirmed that the night of making love with Maddox really had happened.

  She hadn’t just been dreaming.

  After the first time, she’d fallen into a deep slumber. She would have blamed it on exhaustion, but she thought it might have had something to do with the amazing orgasms Maddox had given her. Mya had experimented with sex toys before, but she’d never been able to make herself climax like he had. It had been like he’d had a direct connection to her pleasure center, and she’d loved every second of being with him.

  She had woken a few hours after that first time to find herself being carried into the bathroom where Maddox had filled the large tub with scented water. It hadn’t surprised her to find he’d added a healing aid into the water to help with her soreness. Taking a bath with a male was a new experience that she’d enjoyed immensely, and she loved the way he’d held her as they’d soaked in the fragrant water.

  After they’d finished their bath, he’d dragged her into the living room where he’d had a meal sent up for them. She’d been surprised to find some of her favorite dishes from a popular D’Aire restaurant downstairs. When she’d asked him how he knew what food she liked, he’d just shrugged and told her he’d hacked into her accounts to see what she usually ordered.

  With anyone else, something like that would have made her furious, but with him, she’d just had to laugh. He seemed determined to take care of her. He might have gone about it the wrong way, but his heart had been in the right place. Still, they were going to have to talk about his stalker tendencies. It wasn’t something she wanted him to continue. He was going to have to learn to talk to her and simply ask questions instead.

  They’d both eaten with gusto, then Maddox had carried her back to bed where he’d made love to her again before she’d fallen asleep with him curled around her. It had been like he’d been trying to protect her even in sleep.

  Despite her bravado about wanting to lose her virginity, she hadn’t been prepared for how she would feel after the deed was done. Pia had tried to warn her that women usually fell for the first man they were with. It was something most females experienced earlier in l
ife, but Mya had been serious when she’d told Maddox that she had never wanted a man enough to do it before.

  But after being intimate with Maddox, Mya knew that Pia had been right.

  She’d fallen in love with him.

  It could have been because he’d been her first, but she knew it was so much more than that. She’d felt a connection to him before he’d kissed her that first time. And now, she wanted to be with him…always.

  He’d been so gentle with her, so patient. It was such a turn-on to have such a powerful male touch her with such reverence. Wanting to be close to him again, she reached out for him. Mya’s smile faltered when her hand connected with the cool sheets beside her, and not Maddox’s warm body.

  Opening her eyes, she frowned at the empty space next to her. The warm, happy bubble she’d been basking in popped as if it had never been. Here she’d been thinking about a future together with a male that left her in bed alone after their first night together. How silly she’d been. Flopping onto her back, she let out a loud sigh.

  Then she let out a loud gasp as a voice spoke from the corner of her bedroom.

  “That was a heavy sigh.”

  Holding the covers to her chest, she jerked to a sitting position and saw Tavius sitting on one of the chairs in the small sitting area. He put the tablet he held down on the small table next to his chair. When he stood, she saw he was wearing perfectly tailored black slacks and a dark-gray tunic sweater. It only took him a few strides to reach the bed. He smiled as he gently pushed her back so she was laying down again as he sat next to her.

  “Happy risings, Mya.”

  Tavius leaned down and brushed his lips gently against hers, pulling back before she could respond. He’d wanted to sink in, to take the kiss deeper, but he was determined to keep it light and friendly rather than let passion take over.

  “W-what are you doing here?”

  Tavius pulled the covers up so the end was right beneath her chin. He took his time smoothing the fabric down as he answered. “Maddox was called away to an important meeting. He said you were exhausted so he didn’t want to wake you, but he also didn’t want you to wake alone.”

  Mya thought that was sweet of Tavius to offer to be there, and would have been more welcoming if the situation she was currently in wasn’t so damn awkward and confusing. She’d just realized that she’d fallen in love with Maddox, and the rush of excitement she felt seeing Tavius that made her feel disloyal.

  He smiled at her. “I would have loved to join you in bed, but I thought that might be rushing things a bit.”

  “Slightly.”

  Tavius laughed. “Exactly. How are you feeling this morning?” When she just blushed, he laughed again. “I meant how do you feel after finally getting some rest? We’ve been worried about you. Space sickness can take a while to get over.”

  Damn, she looked beautiful, all soft and sexy from sleep. Tavius hadn’t been joking when he’d told her he wanted to be in bed with her. He’d specifically braced one of his knees up on the bed to hide his erection from her gaze. She didn’t need to deal with his lust right after spending the night with his brother.

  Not when Tavius hadn’t solidified his own relationship with her.

  When Maddox had asked him to watch out for her today, Tavius had known his older brother had expected him to wait in the living room until she’d woken up. But he hadn’t been able to resist the temptation of entering the bedroom so he could watch her sleep. He’d tried to get some work done, but he’d found it impossible to look away from her. She’d looked so lovely with her dark hair spread out over her pillow. It had taken all of his control to stop himself from curling up with her.

  Twice she had stirred, her brow furrowing as if she’d been having some sort of bad dream. He’d been at her side before he had even thought about it, and he liked the way he’d been able to calm her with a simple touch.

  Although Maddox had been the one to claim her first, Mya now belonged to all three of the Adaro brothers. She just didn’t know it yet. When Maddox had woken him to explain the situation, all it had taken were four little words to tell Tavius everything.

  “Protect our tava, brother.”

  And Tavius had known that they had finally found their mate.

  Now, looking down at the small human female they’d claimed, Tavius was filled with satisfaction that he’d been smart enough to recognize she was the one for them. He had no doubt that Daimon and Maddox would have been attracted to her if they’d met her first, but Tavius was planning on taking credit for bringing her into their lives.

  “I appreciate your concern,” Mya said carefully. “Could we possibly continue this conversation out in the living room or something?”

  He grinned at the blush staining her cheeks, and decided to take pity on her. “Why don’t you go take a nice, hot shower. I’ll order us up some breakfast, and wait for you in the living room. Since they’re still painting your store, I thought you might like to accompany me today. Some of the vendors for the TechCon have arrived early, and we’ve started setting up in several areas. I don’t think you’ve seen the whole vessel yet, so I thought we’d take the tour I promised you.”

  “I’d like that.”

  “Excellent. I’ll let you get ready.”

  Tavius collected his tablet before leaving her bedroom. Using the room link, he contacted one of his favorite human restaurants. Over the years, he’d grown fond of several of the breakfast dishes, and thought that Mya might like a little taste from home.

  A few minutes later, the food console pinged with their incoming order. Tavius took the time to arrange the food on the dining room table, placing the beautiful vase filled with the flowers he’d been giving her in the center. The bottom half of the vase was made up of every color of the rainbow that blended into a solid amethyst neck. The glass had been treated to spiral in the opposite direction that the colors swirled, making it artwork instead of a simple functional piece.

  He took his seat to work a bit while he waited for Mya. When the door to the bedroom opened, his breath caught at the sight of her. She was wearing a dress of various shades of cream, tan and brown that fell to mid-calf, with dark-brown boots that disappeared beneath the hem of her dress. She’d left her hair down so it fell like a waterfall of black silk past her delicate shoulders. There was a thick gold necklace around her neck, and matching earrings dangled from her earlobes. Tavius fought the urge to frown. He didn’t like her wearing jewelry he and his brothers hadn’t given her.

  Crossing the room, he held out the flower he’d brought her. “It can’t possibly compare to your beauty, but I thought you’d like it.”

  Mya looked down at the gift and gasped. The flower was magnificent, with a bold sapphire blue center and silver petals shaped in a star. “This is gorgeous.” She glanced up at Tavius, and asked, “Where do you find all these wonderful flowers? I’ve never seen any of them before.”

  “We travel all over the galaxy. Whenever we’re close to a planet, I like to take a day trip to explore a little on one of our shuttles,” he explained as he led her over to the table. “We’ve allowed a team of elite scientists to set up a lab on one of the sublevels. They collect specimens from the different planets to study. Give that one a sniff.”

  Mya did, and her head spun with a feeling of euphoria. “Oh my…”

  He took the bloom from her and placed it in the vase with the others. “This one is rare since it’s scent can give someone a high. It doesn’t last long, but it’s something that’s made it necessary to put it on a watch list.”

  After smelling it for herself, Mya agreed. The feeling had already dissipated, but she could see how that feeling could become addicting. Tavius held the chair back for her so she could sit.

  “Thank you for your gifts,” Mya said softly.

  He reached over and squeezed her hand. “It is my pleasure. Now, let’s eat.”

  Mya was glad that he kept the conversation light as they ate, because just being with
him made her nervous. After they were done, she took a few minutes to freshen up before he led her out of her suite, to the elevators. Tavius had already talked to her guards, and while they weren’t happy about it, he’d insisted that they took the day off.

  He and Mya decided to start their tour on the far end of the ship, where she hadn’t visited yet. Taking the long way, they walked through the main shopping area, down long corridors past restaurants, shops and clubs. Being with Tavius made Mya feel giddy, and she knew she was rambling as they walked, but couldn’t make herself stop. He didn’t seem to mind, though, and after a few minutes she began to relax.

  At the far end of New Vega, there were a few ballrooms and several conference areas of various sizes. Most of the rooms would be filled with mini-tents and tables that vendors would personalize for the duration of the TechCon. A few of the conference areas would be set up for interviews of vid stars of series and films. A stage was being constructed in the largest ballroom where live entertainment would play each night.

  “This is very impressive,” Mya said as she looked around at the crew of people working on the stage and putting the tents together.

  “I like that you think so,” Tavius whispered into her ear. He looked forward to having Mya all to himself for the day. He wished they could just be alone, but he still had work to do. Taking her hand in his, he squeezed. “I hope you don’t mind, but I have to talk to a few people while we’re here.”

  “Go. Do your thing. Can I wander around a little? I noticed that there are some vendors already setting up in the tents that are finished.”

  He seemed hesitant, but finally said, “Sure, but stay in the room.”

  Mya nodded, then watched as Tavius gave an imperious wave of his hand to several people that had been waiting for his attention. She hadn’t noticed the crowd, but took a step back now to leave him to his work.