“Yes!” Renard wiped his face. “When he was alive, he made the G-Force sound like the best opportunity to help the universe and make it a better place. Then…” Renard released a ragged breath. “Then after he died it was getting people to be under G-Force jurisdiction. Everything was a contest. My father and others like him, started making it all about who would be the most decorated instead of actually offering security to the universe’s beings. Now, people join because it gets them perks. Not because they actually want to serve.”
“Yeah. Sounds mighty familiar.” Dominic harrumphed.
“Which is why… I… I don’t know, I’m so torn. While part of me still has the fighting spirit because of Wyatt, the other wants to say to hell with it because of Kirk.”
“I’m guessing that’s your dad?”
“Yeah. The bastard could give a shit less about me and my well-being. Before I left, I told him how much I needed a break for my sanity. That I was tired of being the G-Force negotiator, doing what they wanted with only a piece of metal to show for it. The accolades and medals mean nothing if you don’t have something meaningful to go back to.”
Dominic eyed Renard and stroked his head. “I totally agree. Everything with the Messoli is the same way. And like I said, it’s always been an uphill battle for me from day one. Sure, I’ve fucked around, but I’ve done more than enough to be promoted. And Brtazo always passed over me. Each and every time.”
Renard returned the gesture, peering into Dominic’s blue eyes. He smiled. “Well, if it means anything, you’re always tops with me.”
Dominic grinned. “Thanks, and I feel the same. Now that I’m with you, all that shit isn’t important anymore. Like you said, being ranked means nothing unless you have something you care about behind it.”
Renard nodded. “Yeah, and now I have you. So, I gotta ask you something. And this is important, so tell me honestly. When we do go back, are you ready to face the music from your people and mine?”
“I’m not gonna lie and tell you that I am, but I will be. The biggest thing for me is staying out of prison.”
“Well, that’s mine too. I’ll be suspended on the spot, but I could give a rat’s ass now.”
“What about the relationship with your dad?”
“Pssh, what relationship? He hates my guts and I just gave him a reason to hate them more.” Renard snickered.
Dominic nodded. “I get it, but… I guess, I almost feel like when some time passes, try to patch things up with him. I mean, if he doesn’t wanna forgive you, then fine, but at least give it a go.”
“Why? We’ve tried for many years to do that.”
“Because having a good relationship with the people who raised you is important. You may not think it’s bug now, but… when they’re not around, you’re gonna wish they were.”
Renard understood, but he knew his dad wouldn’t budge on his feelings. He’d never forgive him. Then Renard complicated things by wanting Dominic as his mate.
“Promise me you’ll try later on?”
“I will,” he said without hesitation. “Anyway, enough serious talk. How about a swim under the stars?” Renard grinned.
“That sounds great. Maybe we can uh… make our own waves?” Dominic winked at him.
“I’d love that.” Renard clasped his hand and got up, leading Dominic away from the bed and out of the house. Hands joined and fully naked, they ran into the water, kicking and splashing like children. When Renard tried to dunk Dominic under the waves, Dominic blocked him, then took him down on the beach instead. Damn it felt good just to enjoy the cool water and not worry about what was to come. Maybe Renard could see him and Dominic making Unas their home.
Dominic
“Haha! You didn’t get me!” Dominic laid atop Renard and tossed sand atop his chest.
“Ack!” Renard put his hands over his face, then grabbed Dominic’s arms to make him stop. “Kiss me?”
“Yes.” Dominic did, tangling tongues with Renard until they were damn near breathless. “Your lips are lethal.”
“And you like them so much you’d do anything to feel them,” Renard said teasingly. He grabbed his head, forcing them together again, while shifting underneath him.
“Renard, yes.” Dominic spoke between kisses and pressed his cock against Renard’s entrance to loosen him. “I want in you, baby.”
“Go on then.” Renard said, opening his legs wide to accommodate his lover. He pulled Dominic in further and clasped his hips. “Slow and hard, baby bear. Then knot me like you did before.”
“Oh, that’s a given.” Dominic penetrated Renard slowly as he asked. Upon first contact with Renard’s ass, his mind turned to mush. “Fuck, you feel so good. Every time I’m in you!”
“Then do it more. Fuck me hard and fill me with your seed.” Renard said through gritted teeth. He moved in the same motions with him, curling both legs around his waist. His ankles tickled Dominic’s backside. “Please.” He begged again, covering Dominic’s chin with light kisses and nips.
“I love it when you beg, but I wanna go slow. Wanna enjoy it like the first few times. Plus, we’ve a better backdrop.” Dominic said to him, rearing back, then slammed into Renard again.
As Dominic spoke, a current washed upon them in the sand, wetting them both. With their lips still locked, that failed to disrupt their moment. The heat exchanged between them wasn’t cooled off by the water, nor by the breeze gently blowing over their flesh. Instead, it made their lovemaking even better.
“Dominic.” Renard spoke between kisses, planting them on Dominic’s chin and around his neck onto his collarbone. He moved his hands from Dominic’s buttocks to his waist, yanking him in harder. “Please, baby.”
“How do you feel this good?” Dominic drove his body into Renard. Due to the pressure on his groin, he wouldn’t last long. He clenched his teeth, fighting off his climax, but to no avail. He’d come before ready, but there was always another round.
“You’re perfect for me.” Renard said, still kissing Dominic and meeting his thrusts. He clenched his ass, holding Dominic inside him.
Not that there was a need, because there was no fucking way Dominic would pull out. He was bound to Renard, no matter what. “I…” Dominic lay on his shoulder, still pressing his body into him at slow speeds.
While a part of him wished to pick up the pace, the other wanted to draw this moment out.
Making love with the waves crashing over their bodies was both erotic and romantic.
“You were saying?” Renard rolled them both over, pinning his legs at Dominic’s sides to balance himself atop Dominic’s dick.
Dominic watched Renard ride him and clenched his sides. He sat up straight and crushed their lips together while he thrust inside him. With each movement inside of his lover, Dominic found himself dropping further into that abyss of deep emotions. His body, mind, and soul were attached to Renard, fully in tune with him, not wanting anyone else. “Oh Goddess.”
“Want you to fill me again, baby.” Renard nibbled on his lips while wrapping both arms around Dominic’s neck. “Then knot me. Claim me as yours, baby bear.”
Dominic loved the words coming from Renard’s mouth. Although his tone was serious, his dirty talk aroused Dominic to no end. “Gladly, my beloved Rocky. I’m yours and you’re mine!”
Dominic growled and fought his beast from coming to a head. Despite wishing to pound his lover into the sand, he wanted to control the pace of their lovemaking and relish in it.
Dominic’s emotions for Renard ran deeply, unlike any he’d ever experienced. He wished to show his appreciation for his Captain and give him everything he could ever want. That included what he asked for. To be claimed and marked as Dominic’s lover.
“Yours.” Renard spoke against his lips then moved back, offering his neck to Dominic. He huffed, eyes full of desire and love, apparently ready for Dominic to complete their union.
Wanting him, Dominic inched in, licking the spot on Renard’s throat. He
sucked his flesh into his mouth and left a small mark. “Are you sure you want this, Captain? I do this, and you’re all mine forever. That mark will mean a lot in my circles despite me not being with them after we return.”
“I’m sure.” Renard said without hesitation. “Make me yours, Dominic.” He moved on Dominic’s dick, clenching his thighs tighter to hold Dominic there.
Dominic growled, eyes changing from blue to yellow. Ready to strike, he grasped Renard’s neck and yanked him in close, biting his throat in the exact spot he’d marked. Blood flowed through his mouth, intoxicating Dominic while he thrust into his lover. He trembled, flesh tingling while he spilled his seed inside Renard. After a few moments, he stopped biting and sealed the open wound with his tongue. Again, he grabbed him, forcing their lips together to taste his lover’s lips. “I love you Renard.”
Renard groaned into the embrace, already shaking from his own climax. He moved his hands from his neck down the center of his back, clutching Dominic’s skin tightly under his nails.
Dominic lost himself in the feeling again of Renard’s ass clamping down on him. All the while, he knotted Renard, binding them together while they shared another embrace.
Finally, Dominic had someone to call his own. A man who wished to be with Dominic and respected him. Though the words weren’t returned, Dominic knew deep down Renard cared.
Either way, nothing would ruin this hot night in the sand between them.
Chapter Fourteen
Renard
Some days had passed since Renard and Dominic arrived on Unas. Other than making love and enjoying the land around them, they hadn’t done much. Renard went back to the landing station to check on Baal once, but other than that, he hadn’t left Dominic’s side. He started to wonder if they were pressing their luck by sticking around in one place for too long.
Nevertheless, Renard couldn’t help but feel differently after Dominic officially claimed him the other night. With that memory, Renard was confident their bond was strong enough to withstand anything.
On this particular day, a soft, cool breeze blew off the water. Besides the servicemen babbling, the crafts transporting to and from along with flying creatures could be heard off in a distance.
Renard and Dominic took pleasure in swimming, shifting, as well as enjoying a well-prepared meal. They’d fixed a lavish dinner full of exotic foods and meats, big enough to feed a whole army. Of course, Dominic took advantage, with his body still on alert for vacation or hibernation. With all Dominic had consumed, Renard doubted his lover would have room to eat anything else for quite a while.
“Soo… everything is so good I’m ready to move here.” Dominic said after licking his fingers.
Renard had to agree with Dominic regarding the food as well as the treatment. The meat was tender and bursting with flavor while the fruits were ripe and sweet. He grinned. “I’m sure you are. They’ve treated us like kings.” He held up his glass in toast.
“Sure have, and I wanna continued to be treated like that, so I say we forget even going home. Let’s stay here and build the Dominic/Renard clan on Unas.”
Renard swallowed the last of his juice and laughed. “We could always come back, babe. Remember we plan to say fuck you to our peoples and start our family.”
“Yeah, but we can do that through a transmission.” Dominic snorted.
“It’ll be more satisfying in person. I know it will be that for me. Besides, I’ve got a debt to pay also.”
Dominic sighed aloud. “You really wanna go back, huh? I mean, everything could be done electronically.”
“I know, but the best way to leave G-Force is telling them to kiss my ass in the flesh. I owe my dad that at least. To take my suspension and resign with dignity. Hell, I owe myself that too.”
Dominic harrumphed. “Who cares about dignity when you got paradise?” He held his hands up, waving them. “Look at it, Renard. The beach, the clean waters, the yummy food.” He took another bite of one of the fruits on the table.
Renard chuckled. “I know, but my conscience won’t allow me to do that. Sorry, babes, I gotta do this. I promise you, we’ll come back here. The people on Unas will be able to serve you again.”
“Not just me, you too. Don’t act all modest! You know you like being waited on hand and foot.”
“No question, but again—”
“Captain Renard, please be on alert, a bounty hunter is in the area.” Renard’s beloved ship cut him off.
Shit.
Renard touched his earpiece. “Baal. Send me a report.”
“What? Why are you talking to Baal?” Dominic asked, appearing confused.
“There’s a bounty hunter here. I’m waiting on Baal to send me some info.”
“Are they G-Force?”
“Dunno, that’s what I’m waiting on. In the meantime, we might want to start making our way back to the landing pad.”
“But why can’t we go with my plan?”
“Which was?”
“Have you forgotten already? Stay under the covers with your dick in my ass?”
Renard shook his head, snickering. “I kinda did, but I’m not sure that would work.”
“Yeah it would. Besides, I knotted and claimed you, so don’t I have authority?”
Renard snorted. “I’m still the Captain, no matter what. It’s time for us to move and get back anyway. I’ve been feeling antsy.”
“Ready to fly again, huh?” Dominic got up from his chair, grabbing things from the table.
“I am. Nothing against you, baby bear, but sitting still for long periods ain’t one of my strong suits.”
“Uh, that’s hard to believe since you’re made of stone.”
“Nope. That’s the main reason. When I shift, all Is fine because I know I should be stationary. But when in human form, I gotta move. C’mon before we get spotted.” Renard bowed to the servicemen and held out his hand towards the table, indicating they were finished.
“Ahhh, I hate this. I don’t wanna leave. Babe, we can hide! What if we ask the rulers?”
“No. They don’t get involved with universal disputes. It’s how they keep the place so clean and peaceful. I don’t wanna ruin that for them, now quit whining. I warned you this day would come and now it has.”
Dominic continued to grumble behind Renard, but he didn’t give a shit. Bottom line, they’d taken this vacation on borrowed time and it had finally run out. Despite Dominic’s idea being the more enjoyable one, Renard couldn’t take that chance of being found. He wished to return to Damascus on his own feet, not because a bounty hunter brought him in for payment. Regardless of how his lover felt, Renard had to do things his way to keep his pride intact.
While they finished packing, the servicemen gave them strange looks. Renard was starting to get annoyed, but just in case they did come back sooner than later, he glanced at them, putting on a half-smile. “I’m sorry, we must go but duty calls us back home. We are very grateful for your hospitality.” He lifted his communicator up for it to translate to them.
Once it finished, they all smiled and bowed, leaving the house one by one. Renard hated to dismiss them, but at least he did it politely, and did not burn any bridges.
“Dammit, I hate this. Let’s get outta here before I make you change your mind.”
“You won’t, baby bear.” Renard grabbed his bag and Dominic’s.
“Even if I sit on your cock so you won’t move?”
“Even with that.” Renard leaned into him and kissed his cheek. “C’mon, baby. We’ll be back, all right? We gotta go. The craft is waiting outside.”
Dominic pouted. “Shit.”
Renard took Dominic’s other hand, using all his strength to pull him out. After he placed the bags in the back of the craft, they hopped inside. The ship whizzed up in the air at blinding speed.
“Ugh, I hate that takeoff!” Dominic complained.
Renard had to agree, sensing his stomach churn and twist into knots. Nausea set in, making him w
onder did he eat too much.
Goddamn.
Renard couldn’t afford to get ill. Not when they had to get to on Baal and take off after saying their final goodbyes to the Unas people.
With the bounty hunter close by, they couldn’t afford a lengthy farewell. They’d have to make it quick in order to soar into space and make their way back to the other side of the universe.
Dominic
The goodbye was polite and quick. Honestly, Dominic wished he could hang on to the ruler’s feet to stay, but then again, being on Unas wouldn’t have been fun without Renard. He knew this day would come, but he didn’t expect it so soon. Dominic truly hoped Renard would keep his promise to return to the distant planet in the not so near future.
As Renard pressed the controls, Dominic elected to stay in the dormitory so he wouldn’t experience the worse part of the takeoff. Besides, pissing Renard off with consistent whining wasn’t how he wished to begin their long trip home. That would only make things uncomfortable for both of them.
“Baby bear?” Renard called out to him.
“Yes, my beloved Rocky?” Dominic responded.
“Ahh, that sounds a little better but a lot to say.” Renard fell back onto the bed with Dominic. “She’s steady in the air now. How’s about a little lovin?”
Dominic put down the old toy he’d picked up on Unas and eyed his lover. “Sure, but first a talk.”
“Talk?”
Dominic sat up straight and grabbed Renard’s hands. “Asking where we’re going first.”
“Damascus. I’m facing off with my father then we’re leaving. He’ll talk to me like I don’t matter, suspend me, take away my medals, then I’m free to go.”
Dominic sighed, wishing that wouldn’t be the case. If only there was something he could say in Renard’s defense. “Just like that?”
“Yep. It won’t be pretty, but it is what it is. I’ll be jobless for a while, but maybe I can grovel to Whimpsy to work on Megiddo.”
“Then afterwards?”
“On to your planet for you to face the music. We might have to hang out in your digs for a while.” Renard smiled at him, removing one hand from his and patting his leg.
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