Page 41 of Nixx
Then his mouth invades mine, totally. At the same time, he guides me with his hand to bring me back against him, the back against his chest. His lips leave mine and settle on this zone that he has already bitten several times during the night. And while he takes possession of me again, his teeth plant themselves again in my flesh.
Much later, as I lazily caress his shoulders, I dare to ask the question that burns my lips.
“Uh, I know I'm not as athletic as the women you're used to, nor as tall. I . . . uh . . . you . . .”
I struggle to find my words finally. What woman facing an absolute hottie hasn't wondered if she had pleased or disappointed? Nixx puts an end to my doubts and kisses me fiercely, then reassures my fragile ego with an implacable declaration:
“You are absolutely perfect!”
Ouch, I didn't expect so much, but he looks completely sincere. Then his eyes freeze and I understand that he is having a mental exchange with someone, as I have seen him do many times before.
“I'll have to go, my duties are calling me,” he says. “I suggest a quick shower before we head to the first meal. Unless I lead you there with my scent all over you.” he adds with a satisfied smile.
I eject from the bed immediately and head for the opening that leads to the second room. Here, the shower doesn't run continuously, since it comes from rainwater storage tanks above our heads. A sort of clamp blocks the water supply to the sprinkler system. OK, I understand how it works.
I step into the shower and remove the clip. I remember at the last second that the water here is not heated. But really, it's the same temperature as the air around me. It's not hot, but it's not cold either and I guess I'll soon get used to showering here instead of in the Complex. I think I'll be less likely to be disturbed here, even though the Erians seem to have a good respect for the principles of privacy.
Nixx interrupts my thoughts by sticking behind me. He wraps his arm under my chest and lays his tongue over his bite. God, this guy is relentless!
But he freezes again and raises his head and informs me with a sigh that we have to go.
Nixx
It is with regret that I detach myself from Sarah. Gee, Rymm could have waited another hour or two. Well, actually, he has already waited two hours, since he contacted me much earlier to tell me that he had some recent information to share with me.
I fly my companion to the Complex, where she joins her friends. I noticed that she was trying to hide my mark, but our outfits reveal a lot of women's shoulders. Impossible to hide this area at the birth of the neck. Besides, my companions understand quickly what it is about as they cross her into the dining room. Between the brand and my smell, which she couldn't completely hide, no one here can ignore that she is mine. While the claim isn't official like Oludd's, it's no less real.
I watch the Erians in the room. Some look cheerful, others stunned. Two or three avoid my gaze. Whatever happens, they have already understood that this is final and they will have to deal with it. As for the humans, if they don't know what the union is, I think they understand that Sarah is with me.
Mark looks at Sarah's shoulder with a frown. She blushes nicely and shows a shy smile. So, they drag her toward the buffet to question her discreetly while filling their plates, while on my side, I find Rymm and Lokk to take stock.
“So, that's it, you've done it!” Lokk says to me with a frank smile.
“It seems obvious that he did it,” intervenes Rymm and more than once considering the mark she wears.
“Do you have any fresh news to share with us, Rymm?”
Okay, I know I'm dodging, but my relationship with Sarah is too new and too intense for me to talk about it right now, even with my friends.
“Yes, so, my contact tells me that Nurr is putting a lot of pressure on Amill for an alliance between the North and the East. Since Amill needs support to deal with the gortach packs, he's kind of stuck.”
Gortachs are particularly aggressive during heat periods. To conquer their females, they must mark as much territory as possible with their musk. Generally, they live on the great plains of the northeast, but it is not uncommon during this period, to see them descend further south or west.
“Rymm, see if it makes sense to go quickly, or if it can wait a few days. On the one hand, because I just got married. And on the other hand, I don't want to give the image that I'm Nurr to the track. I don't want to put pressure on Amill about a possible alliance against Nurr. Let's give him a few days to get a feel for the character.”
“You're right, I don't think it's a few days away. And then the gortachs' heat period isn't for another three weeks, so we still have some time.”
