His protectiveness for her swelled.
He drew in another long breath, and a growl emanated from his throat.“You smell delicious, Luna.”
Chapter8
You smell delicious,Luna.
Balarr’s proclamation echoed in her head as she stared at the massive bulge in his pants.Just how large was he?She’d never given much thought to how well-endowed he might be until now… until she was faced with the evidence of his immensely tented pants.
What if they weren’t compatible?
She found herself wishing she had at least a little experience in the bedroom.Would her first time with Balarr hurt?What if she disappointed him in bed?She tried to push away the sudden doubts, but it wasn’t easy.
He rescued me.He’s treated me with gentleness so far.He healed my injuries.He brought me a huge pile of dark green clothing.
She continued the mental replay of all the kind things he’d done for her since he’d stormed into her room at Zalora Biotech.
Maybe it seemed silly, but the green shoes—complete with green soles—were the most thoughtful present anyone had ever given her.The fact that he’d taken her request for green attire to such an extreme warmed her heart.
She finally dragged her gaze from his crotch back to his face, and she peered into his bottomless green depths as the aching in her core deepened.She felt breathless and wanton, and she supposed it made perfect sense for them to consummate their mating union right now.
She was nervous, but part of her wanted to get it over with so she would no longer be so afraid.Not that she was truly frightened of Balarr’s advances, but she couldn’t help worrying about their compatibility and whether it might hurt when he finally surged inside her.
Then she remembered the hypospray he’d given her just an hour ago.It had taken all her pain away in an instant.Since she was still completely pain-free, she assumed the medication was still in her system.Maybe it would protect her from any discomfort as she lost her virginity to a massive Vaxxlian warrior who appeared to be on the verge of busting out of his pants.
The heat pummeling her core almost became too much, and not for the first time in Balarr’s presence, she found herself struggling to breathe.Her breasts felt heavier than usual, and the towel was starting to chafe her peaked nipples.
“I had planned to wait a while before we consummated our mating union,” Balarr said as he closed the distance between them.“I wanted to give you adequate time to recover from your experiences at Zalora Biotech, among other reasons.But… but I cannot ignore the pungent aroma of your arousal.I am aching for you, Luna.I am eager to claim you as my mate.However, I don’t want to hurt you or scare you.I don’t want to claim you until you’re ready.”
He took her in his arms and rubbed his hands up and down her back.The hardness of his erection pressed against her stomach, sending an erotic thrill through her.His eyes gleamed bright green in the dimly lit room, and she suddenly decided his eyes were her new favorite shade of green—a tad lighter than the replicated clothing.
She considered his words, and another thrill rushed through her.He desired her.But he wouldn’t pressure her to consummate their union until she was truly ready.
Wasshe ready?
She was starting to think so.
The heat thrumming between her thighs wouldn’t abate, and she felt herself growing slick for him.She also longed to remain close to him.She loved when he touched her and held her in his arms.
“We both desperately need something from the other,” she said slowly, hoping she explained herself in a way he would understand.She wanted to be honest with him, but she didn’t wish to cause any offense.“I needed to be rescued, and I needed medical care.You need a mate for companionship and procreation purposes,” she said, using the exact language some of the VAMOB advertisements used.“When I was lying in the hospital bed, I promised myself that if the VAMOB program matched me with a Vaxxlian warrior, and that Vaxxlian warrior provided the help I very much needed—well, I promised myself I would do my best to be a good wife to that warrior.”
To her relief, a look of understanding flared in his green eyes.He continued rubbing her back, and the hardness of his manhood felt larger than ever.“I believe I know what you’re trying to say, sweet Luna.It is true that we both need something from the other, and I appreciate that you intend to be a good wife to me.Likewise, it is my hope that I will be a good husband to you.However, if you wish to wait for us to consummate our mating union for any reason, I will not fault you for it, and I will endeavor to be patient.”
His words pleased her, and she smiled up at him.She leaned a little closer and took a deep inhale of his masculine scent, a scent that reminded her of a forest brimming with pine trees and other lush vegetation.
Her heart pounded faster, and the heat pulsating in her nether region became stronger.More urgent.She ached for him.She truly did.
The VAMOB program had matched them.They would spend the rest of their lives together on New Vaxx.She had no intention of backing out of the arrangement, and she didn’t think he did either, particularly when he kept throwing around words likeduty-bound.
What was she waiting for?
They were going to end up mated no matter what.Logically, now seemed like the perfect time, especially given that the pain medication was still coursing through her system.
As the aching in her core deepened, her hips thrust forward of their own accord, causing her stomach to press more firmly against his raging hard erection.
She gasped.
He gave a sexy growl.