you put yourself or your people in danger for me.”
“My Karinna, even now two of your brothers are on their way to Aldryss to demand your return and escort you back to Montore. You will not be going back. My people will defend a sha-lia with their lives. You will not persuade us to do otherwise.”
“Do I get a say in this?” If he was going to be stubborn, then so could she.
“No.” His lips descended on hers with a crushing intensity that left nothing else to discuss.
He dominated her mouth with a ferocity that took her breath away and almost made her forget what they were arguing about. Kari was helpless against the onslaught of his lips and his probing tongue. With a moan, she surrendered to him and the desires of her traitorous body. She leaned into him, and Jaren growled his pleasure. With his free hand, he untied the belt at Kari’s waist and let her pants fall to her ankles. He unfastened his trousers and shoved them over his hips, his erect cock springing free and providing evidence of his desire. He placed his hand under her ass and hoisted her up effortlessly. The loose pants around her ankles fell to the floor. Taking the hint, Kari wrapped both legs around his waist and locked her ankles at his back. Without hesitating, Jaren slammed his hard shaft inside of her. Both of them cried out at as he seated himself fully in one thrust. He pulled almost all the way out and then pounded back into her, sliding against her slick walls. He slammed into her again and again. He gave her no mercy as she cried out with each thrust.
Karinna had always been willful, never truly submitting to anyone, even her father. But with each forceful thrust, she felt her will falling away. She knew she had finally met the one man she would submit to. She was powerless to do anything else.
“You are mine, Karinna. You will never leave me,” he growled. “Say it, sha-lia .”
She couldn’t help herself. She knew what he said was true. “Yes, Jaren! Yes, I’m yours!”
He thrust again. “And you will never leave me. Say it!”
“No! I won’t leave you!” Her need rose until she couldn’t stand anymore, and she arched against him to get more contact.
With one last powerful thrust, he seated himself completely and rocked his pelvis, pressing into her clit. She cried out as her climax hit her with the force of an exploding star. Jaren followed with his own shout as Kari’s hot walls clamped down and milked his seed from him.
Releasing her wrists, Jaren rubbed her hands between his own to restore the blood flow. She lowered her legs from around his hips, but her legs felt like they had turned to mush. Jaren wrapped his arms around her waist to support her and leaned down to rest his forehead on hers. His eyes still glowed from the intensity of their joining.
“Whatever comes, sha-lia , we will face it together.”
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Chapter Ten
“Have you ever been off your home planet, Kari?”
“No. I wanted to go with my brothers when they went on ambassador trips, but Father would never allow it. He said I was worthless and would only get in the way of the mission.” Kari tightened her jaw in a sign of defiance. Anger flashed in Jaren’s eyes at her words, but it was quickly replaced with a gleam of secrecy and mischievousness.
“Come. I want to show you something.” Jaren took her hand in his and led her from his quarters. The corridor was more brightly lit than his room, and Kari’s eyes had to adjust to the light. They had spent most of the last few days secluded in his room, enjoying each other. The crew had left them alone, apparently not wanting to take the chance that Jaren might take someone’s head off if they were interrupted again.
The corridor was long and curving as it followed the outline of the ship’s bulkhead. They passed the dining facilities, where two crewmen were having their meal. The men nodded respectfully as they passed the room. At the end of the corridor was a door, much like the
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