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  “Okay, okay, I’ll keep you. I don’t even know if you’re a boy or a girl Wuzzle. Maybe I’ll call you Lucky. If Morrdrook is right, we need all the good fortune we can get.”

  It bounced and vibrated on my shoulder. I couldn’t help laughing at the infectious excitement of this strange little creature.

  It was almost easy to forget the Druel were going to return in a few months. My gut tightened at the thought of them ripping apart this odd little family Morrdrook and I had grown. I drew in a slow breath. My new Wuzzle friend gave me a sense of comfort.

  “Well I hope your house isn’t broken.” I went back to opening cupboards, this time with more caution, until I found what I needed to start the clean up. “C’mon, Lucky, we’ve got work to do.”

  * * * *

  After a few hours of scrubbing, wiping down walls, sweeping and mopping floors, I was feeling a little drained. Morrdrook worked even harder, helping to clear away the overgrowth of vines and vegetation around what I guess you could call our home. He set up a larger bed, covering it with furs and other blankets that come from the storerooms.

  The light was starting to fade and my stomach grumbled, which didn’t pass Morrdrook’s notice.

  “No more work. We go to meeting rooms for meal. The others have returned from the crop fields.”

  “Others?” I vaguely remembered him mention something about other Zakiu after we’d disembarked from the Druel ship.

  “Yes, village is occupied by a few older Zakiu who the Druel deem too old for fighting in their games.”

  My skin was grimy and sweaty from all the work, I needed a shower.

  “Okay then, but let me freshen up first.”

  “Not yet, after food.”

  He grabbed my hand, dragging me out and down a worn path towards the main building in the center of the village. I blinked in confusion. Why wouldn’t he let me wash up? He’d never stopped me before.

  “But I’m dirty and smelly!”

  “You are always beautiful to me.” His lips twitched in a half grin and I knew he was up to something.

  But before I could question him, he came to a sudden halt, forcing me to take stock of where he’d dragged me. My gaze fell upon three Zakiu men I hadn’t seen before, standing in front of the entrance to the meal rooms, talking with some of the unmated men.

  The fighter moved aside as Morrdrook stepped forward, with my hand still tightly encased in his.

  “Morrdrook, good to see you have returned to us.” The oldest of the three Zakiu men greeted. His skin wasn’t as white and I noticed patches going grey around his patterned markings on his arms. There were also streaks of silver in his black hair, which hung loosely about his shoulders. Being older didn’t detract from his bulging muscles, showing he was still in fine physical condition.

  “Killiu,” Morrdrook gave a respectful bow. “I have heard the Druel have provided most of you with colorful little mates.” I felt my cheeks heat under their assessing gazes.

  “Aunna, this is Killiu, Feeli and Varmiu. Killiu is our village leader and only remaining elder. My friends, this is my Aunna. I chose and fought for her, as she is the best of all the human females.”

  “Welcome Aunna, I hope you can be at peace here, among us.”

  “Thank you, Killiu. I’m happy to be anywhere Morrdrook is.”

  He smiled in approval. “She is very beautiful Morrdrook, for a smaller creature. You always did know a good thing when you saw it, my friend.”

  “Yes, and just remember she is mine.”

  Killiu chuckled. “But of course my friend, and blessing on your growing bud.”

  “How do your days fair?” Morrdrook rubbed circles on the back of my hand with his thumb.

  “Much better than yours, still having to fight for the Druel. We do our best, spending days in the fields growing Yik and Parppa roots. We also offer prayers to the gods of the moons. Praying our people will brought home and we will be able to break free from the Druel.”

  My heart ached knowing the devastation the Druel had brought upon the Zakiu and God knows how many other planets.

  “So have you come to take leadership at last?”

  I shifted nervously under Killiu’s gaze, before frowning up at Morrdrook. “Take leadership?”

  “We can talk about this later. I must care for my Aunna.”

  “Morrdrook is next in line to lead our people. Did he not tell you this?” Killiu glanced between Morrdrook and me.

  “No, he didn’t.” I snatched my hand from his and folded my arms, wanting answers.

  “Killiu is right. He is my father’s brother. Our line has always taken leadership over our people. ”

  Surprised rolled through me. “Killiu is your uncle? You never told me this either. Is there anything else I should know?”

  Morrdrook shook his head, reclaiming my hand. “No my sweet, there is nothing else. I did not think it was important to tell you.”

  I sighed and looked back at Killiu’s smile. He was Morrdrook’s uncle—that made him my family too.

  “Soon we will hold a meeting on what is to be done against our enemy. Although we mourn the loss of our females, it is vital we protect what we have now, lest our race fade from the stars forever. I will do anything to protect my Aunna.”

  Morrdrook’s fierce declaration sent chills down my spine and raised a rumble of approval from the other men.

  “But right now my Aunna hungers.”

  Killiu and the other men stepped aside, giving a small bow of respect. “Of course. As you know, is the pride of the Zakiu to be able to care for your mate. I have prepared some fresh baked Parppa roots for you to enjoy.” Killiu winked at me, as we passed. I smiled at the same time shaking my head at his friendly gesture.

  “Come we eat then, I will take you to bathe.” Morrdrook tugged me forward.

  I sighed and filed my questions away, in the back of my mind, for later.

  * * * *

  It was dark when we emerged from the meal hall. The bulk of the food was exactly the same cubes we had on the Druel planet, but it was a nice change to eat some of the fresh produce from the crops Killiu and the other men had prepared. Parppa root reminded me of a potato, except it was bright orange and tasted delicious baked.

  Soft glowing lights hung from every hut, illuminating the village. Instead of heading back to our own hut, he led me into the dense vegetation and darkness.

  “Morrdrook, where are we going? I can’t see a thing.” My foot sank into a small hole and I pitched forward. Morrdrook caught me with ease, lifting me up into his arms. I hooked my arms around his neck. Lucky, who had found his way into the food hall and up onto my lap during our meal, nestled between the warmth of our bodies.

  “Must wait, my Aunna, I have something special to show you.” In the darkness, his skin markings started to glow. It was nothing new, but it always sent a thrill through me to know how much he wanted me. My sex clenched and moistened at the thought of what he what he had in store for us.

  In the distance, I heard the trickle of water, growing steadily louder as we drew near. The bushes and trees that surrounded us created a dense protective shield. From the glow of Morrdrook’s markings, I could just make out several larger stones and boulders.

  Morrdrook wasn’t the only creature that glowed in the dark. All around us, bright yellow insects, buzzed in the cool night air, illuminated by the fluorescent veins on the leaves. This fascinating show of beautiful, soft, radiant color had me spellbound.

  Tilting my head back I saw the three moons of Zakiu—the silver crescent moon, the pale blue full moon and the dusty pink waxing moon—outshining the dotted stars. I stood in awe of its beauty.

  Morrdrook pushed through the bush. I gasped as we came to the edge of a big lagoon. Through the crystal clear water, a multitude of coloured rocks glowed, creating a shimmering rainbow. The yellow insects flittered and shimmered above us, adding to the starlight effect.

  “Wow, this is amazing!”

 
Morrdrook set me on my feet. I took in the magical sight, my mind processing each detail, storing each memory for later. “My special place in my youth. I come to bathe, reflect. Now share with my special Aunna.”

  He took Lucky from my shoulder. He chirped unhappily as Morrdrook set him on a nearby bolder.

  “I need you naked, Aunna. Strip for me.”

  An erotic chill ran down my spine. My skin prickled and my breasts felt tenderer than before. They ached to be touched and petted.

  Quickly, I reached for the corner of my worn tunic. It was near threadbare from the constant wash and wear. Morrdrook stepped in, taking it from my hand and tossing it carelessly aside. He wrapped his arms around me. The heat of his body felt so good in the cool night air. He lifted me, meshing my breasts against his harder muscles. I clung to him and tilted my head back to receive his kiss. Our tongues tangled with heated passion. His hand threaded through my hair, holding me captive. I moaned in surrender as he leisurely explored every recess of my mouth, until the world around me spun and nothing existed but the feel of my lover.

  I only registered that he’d carried me into the pond when the lukewarm water surrounded my lower half.

  Dazed and drunk from his kiss, I felt him pull away. Gently, he lowered us both down into the water. I clung to him and hooked my legs around his waist, drawing him closer as he moved deeper.

  “Beautiful Aunna, all mine.”

  I gasped when his hand moved between my legs and he thrust a broad finger deep inside. My head fell back as I closed my eyes, gasping against the pleasurable sensations bombarding me.

  His finger slid in and out in a slow steady rhythm while the pad of his thumb circled my clit, driving me crazy with need.

  “You are always so hot and tight, my Aunna.” His other hand shifted to the back of my neck, holding me still while he continued to push me higher towards the peak.

  My grip tightened on his shoulders. My whole body trembled, straining for release.

  “Yes…oh yes, my love…please, please.”

  He added a second finger. Tugging my neck forward, he nipped at the sensitive flesh just under my ear before sucking away the sting. The heady mix of pain and pleasure made my inner walls clench around those magic fingers in response. I cried out as the rush of climax ripped through me. My body slumped against him, panting as his fingers withdrew from my depths. He continued to hold me, stroke my back as I drifted down from heaven.

  I sighed when he tilted my head back and pressed his lips over mine; the gentle exploration quickly turning heated, carnal, as he hungrily plundered my mouth. I felt his desperation and the straining of his cock rubbing against my inner thigh.

  “Fuck me, please. I need you inside me,” I managed, in a breathless whisper.

  “No, no hurt bud.”

  Confused, I blinked up at him. He would deny himself carnal pleasure, because he was afraid he’d hurt the baby? Well it was time to bury that myth darn quick. Many of my remedial therapy clients were pregnant women. Unless they had direct advice from their doctors, I knew it was safe to have sex while pregnant.

  “Plenty of couples on earth have sex while pregnant. You won’t hurt the baby. Please my love, I need to feel you inside me.”

  Still he hesitated. I moved against him, sliding my body against his hard length, making him groan.

  “You sure it is safe?” I hid my smile at the desperation in his deeper, harsher tone.

  “Yes, I’m very sure.” I leaned in kissing up his throat, nipping at his skin as he had done to me.

  “I want you. I need you deep inside me. Fucking me,” I murmured against his neck, shifting my hips to slide back along his cock.

  His hands tightened on my hips. Water rippled around us as he shifted, moving his legs further apart. The thick rounded head of his cock met my wide-open pussy. He drove me down onto his thick, hard rod, driving my inner walls apart at his sudden invasion.

  Oh God! I loved it when he did that. The pain, the pleasure drove me wild. Water cascaded as he lifted me and drew out to the tip, then thrusting back in. He pistoned into me; over and over, hard and fast.

  His strength never ceased to amaze me. What power it took to hold me and use me like a fuck toy—mind-blowing. He continued to slide me up and down on his cock. I bit down my lower lip, trying to hold in my whimpers and impassioned cries.

  “No, let me hear you. Let this world know you are mine.”

  I obeyed without hesitation, letting my cries ring out into the night as the pressure again built deep within, his cock relentless driving me to mindless heights.

  “Oh God yes! Faster, harder, Morrdrook.” The sound of water splashing mixed with our moans and frantic panting. One hand gripped my left wrist; he used it to bend me back, just out of the water. He captured my left breast with his mouth, flicking the nipple with his tongue before biting down gently.

  The universe shattered as the climax raced through my body and I screamed Morrdrook’s name. He picked up his pace as he thrust into me over and over, strong and hard before he shuddered fiercely. I felt the heat of his thick length pulsing against my inner walls, the warm gush of his semen as his roar echoed into the night. The world came to a standstill, the waters calmed and lapped gently against our skin as our breathing steadied out.

  “I love your special place and I love you.” I whispered against his chest, after a long moment. We simply held each other listening to the sounds of the jungle around us. I knew nothing could harm me here, safe in Morrdrook’s arms.

  “Our special place,” he corrected, “I love my Aunna, always.”

  I moaned as he withdrew from my body and an impish grin came over his face. “Can you swim?”

  “You don’t grow up in Australia without learning to swim.” I grinned back.

  I realized my feet couldn’t touch the bottom, even though his did. I glanced down towards the glowing stones; it felt like I was in a goldfish tank.

  “Does everything on your planet glow?”

  “It is a common aspect of life on Zakiu. Do not things glow on your world?”

  “Yes, but very few and nothing like this. It’s amazing.” I pushed away from Morrdrook and floated on my back, gazing up at the strange starry sky. The warmth of the water—and two orgasms—left me feeling languid and relaxed.

  “I like your world. I could live here forever,” I blurted out, without conscious thought.

  The heat of Morrdrook’s body pressed against mine, his arm snaked around my waist, gently pulling me back against him. I gazed into his eyes and saw the raw emotion swirling around. His large hand glided over the slight swell of my belly.

  “We will find a way. We will be free, together. I will fight, never let Druel take you. I will protect you and ours, while there is breath in my lungs.”

  I blinked back the stinging tears that threatened to spill over and wrapped my arms around him, stroking his back, soothing him. “I know, but we’ll do it together. Let’s just enjoy this time, here and now. I know the Druel are cruel, heartless creatures, but out of everything they have done, there is a measure of good. I pretty much know what my life would be like back on earth. I’d still be alone and lonely. The Druel gave me you and I honestly can’t say I want to be anywhere else.”

  “You no miss your family?”

  “Yes, I miss my brothers and my dad but they were one part of my life, my past. But you…” I stroked his hair, running my finger over the contours of his chiseled, handsome face, “…are my future, and I can’t see myself without you.”

  His arms tightened around me.

  “Strange to my eyes, when I saw you in the Druel cage. Strange, small and so beautiful. Deep within I knew I had to make you mine, no matter the cost. We will find a way; we will be free of the Druel.”

  My heart brimmed with love for Morrdrook, overrun with bombarding emotion. Tears welled in my eyes before spilling down over my cheeks. His kiss was so tender and loving. I wanted to protect him as much as he did me. Morrdrook’s w
ords echoed in my head…no matter the cost.

  Chapter Three

  Sunlight filtered in through the small window and my lips curved into a smile. How nice it was to awaken to sunshine, instead of artificial lights. My mind drifted back to last night’s loving in the lagoon.

  He’d taken me again, but this time tenderly, on the edge of the water, the cool, smooth stones at my back.

  He reverently kissed every inch of my body, driving me out of my mind with need before sliding himself in deep. Still, he fucked me slowly, languidly until I begged him to let me come. Then drove into me hard and fast, holding back his own release until I’d come twice, before giving in to his own.

  I didn’t remember much after that, but he must have carried me back to our new home.

  Blinking against the light I rolled over, my hand smoothing over the cool sheets where Morrdrook had lain. A squeak and angry chirp made me pull it back. I’d rolled over onto Lucky. I quickly shifted off the little creature.

  “Hey there, Lucky. Are you okay?” I scooped the Wuzzle up and nuzzled it. Lucky made that same contented chirping sound he had before.

  “Where’s the big guy gone I wonder?” Morrdrook was probably out getting breakfast.

  With a quick scan of the room, I noticed the cloth I used for my toga was missing. I frowned. Had we left it at the lagoon last night? I couldn’t go around naked.

  I set Lucky down and a silly little giggle bubbled up. Maybe that was Morrdrook’s plan, to keep me naked and in bed all day. Not that I would mind, but I was never one to spend all day in bed. I had to do something, contribute something.

  I stood up, the metal floor cold under my feet. I stretched before snatching up the fur blanket, wrapping it around me, and heading off to search for Morrdrook. Lucky followed close behind.

  He wasn’t in the kitchen area, so I went to the bathroom to freshen up and brush out my hair before heading back into the kitchen. Where was he? It wasn’t like Morrdrook to leave me for long periods of time.

  I sat down at the table and Lucky jumped up landing in my lap. I stroked the Wuzzle, smiling at how content he seemed.