“My God. Krin. I... I do want you... to be with you, I mean. All I wanted back on Alara was to leave the planet with you. I never cared about going to a colony.”
Krin cocked his head looking relieved. “It was a ruse?”
I nodded. My stomach fluttered as I stared at him.
A muscle in his jaw ticked as he narrowed his eyes in thought. “When you asked about joining the crew, it worried me you might not stay on the Chetok if I refused your wishes.”
My lips down-turned. “I’m sorry about that. The truth is, I like you. A lot. I want to stay even if you don’t let me become part of the crew.”
Krin smiled. “I want you here, with me. Will you be happy if you do not join the crew right away?”
This wasn’t how I anticipated our conversation unfolding. Sure, I wanted to help out on the ship. More than that, I wanted to see where these feelings for Krin would lead. It sounded like he was thinking about giving me a job. I’d take that as a win.
“Yes. Of course. I want to stay. As long as you are sure you don’t mind me being here,” I chirped.
“I have wanted nothing more.” His cheeks darkened and I could see the hot, blue-green warrior with kissable lips suddenly seemed shy.
My stomach flip-flopped.
I gaped at him.Krin just confessed he wanted me to stay on the ship! He admitted I am his K’sha!
He approached until there was hardly any space between us. The weight of his touch on my shoulder filled me with happiness at the contact. His hand then glided to the side of my neck, his thumb tenderly stroking my jaw.
I drank in his touch without a second thought. My body tingled again with arousal.
Krin leaned in, his hand moving to the nape of my neck, creating an intimate closeness between us.
“I want you... here with me... not in a human colony where I may never see you again. After our conversation on Alara, I was afraid to ask if you would remain on the ship with me. I wasn’t sure you would.”
“Just try to get rid of me,” I purred.
“Never,” he husked.
The intensity in our locked eyes held me captive, unable to look away. The air was thick with an undeniable sense of longing. Krin’s body heat enveloped me in a cozy warmth. With a gentle touch, he caressed my cheek, his thumb tracing the curve of my lower lip. His eyes glazed with lust.
Need pulsed through my entire body. His touch ignited a feeling of excitement in me that I had only fantasized about until now.
Krin’s lips pressed against mine in a passionate and intense kiss. My lips parted, and I wrapped my arms around his neck. He responded by devouring my mouth with deep sweeping strokes of his tongue.
I clung onto him tightly, savoring every bit of his irresistible flavor. His familiar scent was all around me as we moaned together in a seductive symphony.
As we continued to kiss, every touch sent electric currents through my body, making it impossible to focus on anything else.
The rapid thumping of Krin’s heart reverberated against me as he pressed closer. His sensual movements ignited an instinctual response within me, causing my hips to buck forward.
Krin’s impressive manhood pressed firmly against my midsection. A persistent reminder of the unquenched desire that pulsed through my veins. I ran my hands along his well-defined biceps, savoring the thrill of being close to him at last.
His bare skin was smooth and soft, like satin against tough steel. Heat radiated from his mating marks when my fingers brushed across them. A deep purr resonated through him at the contact.
At last, Krin broke the kiss and glanced at me. Our chests rose and fell together as he touched his forehead to mine. His lips formed a slow, satisfied grin as he lifted his head to meet my gaze.
I reluctantly released him and took a half step back.
Krin’s expression turned serious as he scrutinized my face. He bore a look of complete sincerity. “I know I have made a mess of things. Can you forgive me for not speaking with you sooner?” he confessed, his voice filled with regret.
I sighed contentedly, tilting my head to one side. A big smile spread across my face. “After that kiss?” I ran my fingers over my swollen lips, savoring the pulsating sensation from our passionate kisses. “I think I can do that. Can you forgive me for not being upfront about wanting to stay on the ship with you?”
Krin reached out and stroked my cheek once more. Sparks of pleasure danced along its path.
