by Sam Crescent
“It’s okay, Ella. It’s just my pet.”
When she peeked open her eyes, the massive creature almost appeared to smile. It looked like a mix of an elephant and a teddy bear. “What is that?”
“He’s a glyer. I’ve had him since birth. No need to be afraid.”
“Are you sure?”
Dhiro smiled down at her. “I am certain. He is very obedient to me.”
She exhaled a nervous breath. “I guess I see why you keep him outside now.” Ella chuckled. “What’s his name?”
“Name?”
“Don’t you name your pets here?”
“No.”
They continued to walk through the gardens. “Well, I definitely think you should. I think he looks like a Scruffy.”
“I will name him Scruffy.”
The giant animal tagged along behind them and the earth beneath them seemed to tremble with each step.
Everything was new to her, and she didn’t want to miss a thing. When she looked up, she realized the sky had a pinkish hue … and there were three moons. She pointed, almost jumping up and down in excitement. “Three moons, Dhiro!”
“I thought that might interest you. Wait until I show you some of the mines. You have never seen stones and gems like the ones here on Trenu Zel.”
Happiness and excitement blossomed inside her. She felt like a kid in a candy store. Rather than feeling trepidation being on this new planet, she was overjoyed and anxious to explore.
“What do most of the people do for a living here?”
“We have many jobs from farming, mining, to trade and security.”
Ella imagined their markets and the unique finds she’d come across. Other cultures always fascinated her, and this one was an alien culture. She almost wanted to thank him for choosing her, but then she remembered why he wanted her. He needed a mate, a breeding vessel. Although his cause was noble, she didn’t want to have sex with Dhiro if she didn’t love him. She wanted all or nothing, but by the way he treated her, she imagined her dreams may just come true.
They walked on and on, passing foliage and trees she’d never seen before and, surprisingly, a few that were familiar. “What’s that over there?”
She saw some dark mountains in the distance, plumes of smoke drifting up to the sky. “Nothing to concern yourself with.” He glared off into the distance for a few moments before leading her on to another direction.
Ella didn’t push for more information. She rubbed her arms as they walked. “It’s chilly here. Do you have seasons like we do on parts of Earth?”
“No, this is our year-round temperature. Our physiology prefers the cooler temperatures. I found Earth to be unpleasantly hot.”
“Well, you did land in the desert. It’s one of the hottest parts of Earth. Some areas are always below zero, covered in snow and ice.”
“I’d prefer to avoid all those extremes.”
A large vehicle approached as they neared a roadway. Dhiro groaned.
There were several uniformed men inside the windowless military-style truck. The passenger leaned out the window. “Dhiro, we wanted to drive out and congratulate you on your successful mission … and your new mate.” They all gawked at her, and she wasn’t sure how she should feel about it. Everyone here probably looked at her like she was a weird sample on a petri dish.
“I doubt both.”
The men chuckled. “Will you be at work for the next shift?”
“Of course.”
They continued to stare unapologetically, then they said their goodbyes and drove off.
“When’s your next shift?” she asked.
“It’s not for several of your Earth days. We have plenty of time to get better acquainted.”
“Do you not get along with your coworkers?”
“They are good comrades, and I trust them with my life. But I didn’t like how they looked at you.”
“Oh?”
Was he jealous? He didn’t seem capable of the full spectrum of human emotion, but maybe she was wrong.
“They will have to learn that you are mine, and I will not tolerate their lewd behavior.”
“I think they were just curious. I’m a weird alien visitor, remember?”
He shook his head. “No, they wish they had such a beautiful female as their mate.”
She opened her mouth to speak, but no words came out. He was being sincere, and she felt appreciated and wanted for the first time in her life.
“On my next shift, I will make things clear. I am their captain, so they will comply.”
The way he was talking kind of turned her on. She liked this dominant, possessive side of him. Her pussy tingled, and she found herself testing the strength of his muscles as she held his arm.
Maybe he wouldn’t know she was aroused since they were outside in the open air.
Dhiro pulled out a device from his back pocket, similar in size to a cell phone. He tapped on the keys for a bit, then tilted his head as he read something. “Courting. To determine if you’re ready for the commitment of marriage.”
“Are you checking some kind of dictionary?”
He put the device away. “We can skip this part, Ella. I have every intention of claiming you as my lifemate. I have no need for a determination period.”
With that, he tugged her flush to his hard body and leaned down to kiss her on the mouth. Damn, he was a thorough and delicious kisser. She closed her eyes and felt as if she were falling into an abyss of sexual desire. One hand reached low and cupped her ass, his fingertips grazing her asshole. A multitude of impulses sped through her body, settling deep in her cunt.
She wanted to forget everything and let Dhiro take control of her body, to fill her with that huge dick of his.
Ella opened her eyes when he stopped kissing her. She was spineless in his arms and completely breathless. “We should mate now,” he said.
“I think that’s a good idea.”
Chapter Four
Dhiro had every intention to mate with her, only her stomach chose that moment to growl. The food he’d given her hadn’t been substantial enough.
“You’re hungry.”
Ella jerked back with a hand on her stomach. “I’m so sorry. I … no, I’m good.”
Her stomach growled again.
“You’re in need of food. Come, I know the perfect place.” He took her hand and led her away from his yard toward a small food court. “What would you like to eat?” The entire court went quiet as they all turned to look at his woman. His lifemate.
Dhiro saw how the men stared at her. Felt their interest. They’d also be able to scent her arousal. Ella moved a little closer to his side, and it pleased him that she sought him for protection.
“Can we go back to your house?” she asked. “I would really appreciate it.”
He needed everyone to see that taking a human female worked. There was no way he was going to hide her, but he made sure to glare at everyone who dared look in her general direction. He couldn’t allow her to be scared.
On his planet, vulnerable women were not attractive. Actually, showing any emotion on his planet was not welcomed, but he rather liked everything about Ella.
He moved them through the crowds of people. Some tried to reach out, but he released a growl of warning. When one man tried to touch her thigh as they passed, he grabbed his wrist and firmly told him no. They weren’t touching what was his.
They found a small table, designed for two.
He helped Ella into one seat, and he took the one opposite her.
She kept on glancing around, nibbling on her lip, looking nervous. A few times, she tucked her hair back. He noticed her hand shook. The arousal that had been so ripe just moments ago had faded away to nothing, and he hated that.
He desperately wanted to taste her. To feel her open up beneath him, to explore every single one of those delightful curves. She was his human experiment. He’d be certain to learn every way to pleasure his mate.
Ella reach
ed out for the menu. “I have no idea what to order. The food here is probably different than on Earth.” She gave him a small smile. It would take time for her to acclimate.
“Do you trust me to order for you?” he asked.
She nodded, handing him the menu.
Conversations had started up around them, and he noticed Ella kept on looking at him, or down at his chest, or the table. Her hands were clasped together. She sat ramrod straight.
“You’re nervous,” he said. “I wish you would relax and enjoy the evening.”
“People keep staring.”
“You’re a beautiful woman. The women are jealous. The men are envious. Of course, they would stare.”
“I’m not used to this kind of attention,” she said. “I wish they wouldn’t look.”
What Ella didn’t realize was beside her being a foreign alien, the rumors of her ability to have children also made her a popular topic of conversation. She could literally save their world. While Ella wanted to waste time with this courting business, people were going to be upset, waiting to see if it was possible to save their race.
If it proved to be successful, Dhiro had no doubt other males would leave to go and find their own women on Earth.
He reached across the table and took her hand. He’d read that handholding was deemed to be rather popular for her people. He’d watched many documentaries before trekking to Earth. He didn’t see the appeal but wanted to do things right by his alien woman.
At first, Ella gasped, and then she tightened her hold around his hand and gave him a smile. It was a simple action, pointless to him, but it made her happy. Whatever made her happy made him happy.
A waiter approached the table, and much to Dhiro’s shock, he sank to his knees before Ella. “It is a pleasure to have you here, great one,” he said.
Ella jerked back out of his hand. “Why is he doing that? I haven’t done anything.”
Dhiro changed to his native tongue, so Ella wouldn’t know what she was hearing. He scolded the man harshly.
“Do not embarrass my lifemate in a public place. She is scared. Treat her as you would us. She has no idea of the precious gift she holds.” With that, he turned to Ella. “You’re a rare being.”
“Can we leave?” she asked.
“It would be rude to leave now.” He didn’t want her to hide. Her life was going to be with him on his planet. Better to get used to things now.
He seemed to be winning her over and losing her with equal measure, and he didn’t like it. After he ordered them both some high-protein bean burgers and extra dripping on potatoes, the waiter left.
They were still getting a lot of attention, and Ella had untucked her hair and tried to hide herself from view. He loved her long waves of yellow hair. Most females on Trenu Zel had dark features, so he was attracted to her differences.
“You’re a very beautiful woman.”
She gave him a soft smile that didn’t quite reach her eyes.
This wasn’t going well.
Why hadn’t he ignored her need for food and just taken her back home so she’d be comfortable? This was a waste of time.
Their food didn’t take long to arrive.
“Wow,” Ella said. “This is … what is this?”
The burger was known for being good for the body and soul. Lots of beans, spices, and herbs specific unique to their planet. Four patties, lots of green mush sauce to complement the spice.
“It is good for you,” he said.
Amongst their people, the combination of beans and spices was known to help fertility, and he wanted to get Ella as ripe as could be.
She wanted to court, even though her body was ready to be his mate, and he didn’t have a lot of time. What he’d failed to tell her was that there was a time limit on his experiment. If he failed to make the alien pregnant, then her future was taken out of his hands. She’d be removed from his care, and her memories of them together would be wiped clean. Then she’d be sent back to her own planet, where there was a chance she would go mad.
Sending a person back to Earth with their very core stripped down, would be … dangerous.
Ella laughed. “I don’t know if this is going to fit into my mouth.” She picked up the burger, and Dhiro watched in amazement as she took a large bite. She didn’t get the four tiers into her mouth. He’d never seen anyone eat a burger like that before. Everything about her was an amusement.
She closed her eyes and released a moan that went straight to his cock. The sounds coming from her lips should be illegal. There was no way for him to think straight. His mind drifted to the things he could be doing to her to make her moan like that.
Would she be that vocal in bed? She already had more passion than a dozen Trenuian females.
Not only did she make the most pleasant of sounds, but her face, the expressions, they were hypnotizing. Her unrestrained thoughts and feelings were available for all to see.
Ella opened her eyes, and Dhiro became aware she was once again under the spotlight.
“Shit, did I do something wrong?” she asked.
“No. It’s just … we’ve never seen anyone eat a burger like that before.”
She frowned. “But that is how burgers are eaten.”
“Not on this planet.” He picked up the first patty with the green sauce smeared all over the crusty roll. He lifted it to his lips and took a bite.
“Oh, you eat it like cheese on toast.”
This now caused him to frown. “Cheese?”
“Yeah, you know, cheese is made from dairy, which comes from cows.”
“You eat from cow’s milk?” He had seen this process before in his research, but hearing it from Ella, it did all sound strange. Part of him thought it was fictional.
Her cheeks were bright red. “I guess we all have different customs.”
“If you would like to stay and to learn about all of ours, I will be more than happy to teach you everything we know.”
“That is really sweet of you,” she said. “I am staying. You know that. Or do you want to forget the courting?”
“I will court you like you’ve never been courted before.” But he had every intention of being in her bed by the end of the night. The time was ticking down, and now that he had Ella close and victory wasn’t too far, he wasn’t going to give up.
After the food, Ella would be sleepy. The burger was designed to take immediate effect but required rest afterward.
Many women on their planet had consumed many of the burgers in the hopes of getting pregnant, but it hadn’t worked. Nothing could reverse their sterility.
Sure enough, not long after Ella had finished the burger, she covered her mouth, trying to hide the yawn. Her eyes were already drooping.
Maybe he’d miscalculated. She was much smaller than females on his planet.
“I have never felt this sleepy before. Is everything okay?” Just as sleep claimed her, Dhiro captured her in his arms, stopping her from falling to the floor. Several men came rushing forward, as did a couple of women.
Holding her easily in his arms, he faced them. “She is human and is more delicate than us,” he said.
“She is really beautiful,” said one of the men.
“She is,” he said in agreement.
“Can we touch her?” This came from a woman. He knew her request was out of innocent curiosity.
“She needs her rest.” Dhiro moved through the crowd. They all knew to listen to him.
“What’s her name?” one person asked.
“Ella. You will know her as Dhiro’s mate.”
****
Ella groaned as she came to. The moment she opened her eyes, she became alert to her body within seconds. This had never happened before. First, she hadn’t dreamed. After eating the most amazing burger of her life, her body suddenly felt … different. Her nipples were swollen and an overwhelming need for someone to suck them took over.
She pressed her thighs together where again, she wanted to be touc
hed, to be held, to have something happen that would make her feel so good.
“You need me.”
Ella let out a gasp as Dhiro came into view. “It wasn’t a dream.”
“No dream.” He touched her side and she gasped, not in pain. His touch was like a beacon of pleasure.
How did her side become so erotic? Pleasure shot through her entire body, settling deep in her cunt. “What’s happening?” she asked.
“Your body is getting ready to mate. It wants me, Ella.”
“I’m not … this has never happened before,” she said. Her teeth sinking into her lip, she arched up, her body taking complete control. “Please, help me.”
“Tell me you want me to touch you. I cannot do anything you don’t want.”
“Please, Dhiro, touch me. Help me. I need you.”
He moved over the bed, and Ella ran her hands up Dhiro’s back, feeling the hard, defined muscles as he started to release her clothes.
She didn’t want him to stop as he worked her body. Each touch only heightened her arousal and need for more.
“Please, please,” she said.
The moment his fingers touched her naked skin, she felt like she was going to come apart. It was so intense and yet not enough at all.
Dhiro didn’t stop, even when her clothes were all on the floor. In normal situations, she’d try to cover her naked body.
This wasn’t normal. This was … an alien planet with a man who looked like he’d been gifted by the gods, and there was just no way Ella could deny him.
His lips brushed across her skin, going to her neck. Eyes closed, she felt every bolt of pleasure as it rushed down toward her clit.
As if reading her mind, his hand went to her pussy. His thick fingers slid between her folds, and much to her shame, she was so freaking wet, some of it was dripping. She felt it sliding between her legs to touch the seam of her asshole.
“Yes.”
“I want to taste you. Permission to use my tongue?” he asked.
“Yes, yes, please, yes.”
Dhiro went straight between her legs, and she sank her fingers into his hair as his tongue played across her clit. His teeth bit down on her nub, but she felt no pain, only more explosions of pleasure.