His presence always left me in awe of how I had ended up with such an irresistible male warrior.
There was no denying his ruggedness, especially with his short dark hair and chiseled jawline. His muscles, including his chest, and well-defined biceps, were impossible to miss.
Krin took a few long strides to reach me as I stood to greet him. He placed his hand at the back of my head, and one on my back leaning to slant his lips across mine in a long, delicious kiss.
A needy ache pulsed within my core, relentless and unyielding. We’d barely had time to have sex over the last few days, and I was sure I was suffering withdrawal. My thoughts quickly went to whether or not I had time to strip off his pants and get a taste of him. He grinned, picking up on my thoughts no doubt.
Never in my life had I felt this way about anyone.
“I missed you,” I murmured as I kissed him all over his face.
Krin pulled me tighter against him, kissing the top of my head. “My beautiful K’sha. Every moment I am away feels like a lifetime.”
We kissed again, more passionately this time. The idea of going to work soon made me doubt the wisdom of being near him. My breathing changed as each breath filled with more lust and longing. I was growing more and more aroused.
“Can I stay here with you? I miss being naked with you,” I begged. It was tough to leave his side, even though I liked my job and wanted to keep it. It had only been four rotations, yet felt like an eternity since I’d felt him inside me.
Krin held my head, licking his lips. “I want you, too... desperately. But you made me promise not to speak to Rothr about putting you on the same shift with me.”
My mouth curled up on one side. “Yeah, I’m not sure that was the best thing to do. I’m really regretting it.”
Krin chuckled, stroking my cheek with his knuckles. “If you are sure, I will order him to allow you to be on the bridge at the same time as me.”
I pressed my lips in thought. Did I care what Rothr thought of me?
Not really. I did my job when I was there.
That’s all that matters, right?
I nodded vigorously at Krin. “Yes. Please. I’m going to combust if I don’t have you inside me soon.”
Another laugh from Krin. This time, a deeper one. Before he spoke, he cleared his throat with a cough. “In that case, I will speak to him right away.” He made to turn around and leave.
I grabbed his arm. “No. Do that later. Right now, I want my sexy warrior all to myself.”
“Anything you wish, my K’sha.” Krin swept me into his arms and sat down on the bed, placing me sideways on his lap.
“I didn’t even ask. How was your shift? Did I miss anything exciting?” I asked as he nuzzled my neck and pressed kisses to my jawline.
Lifting his head to peer at me he spoke. “I had an interesting chat with a Krilex Captain. We are now headed to a new sector where we believe may be a base for the Voletti.
“Voletti?”
“The shapeshifting aliens,” he clarified.
“How long will it take to get there?” I asked.
“Eighteen rotations at FTL speed.” His eyes were laser focused on my face, more specifically, my lips.
I licked them for his benefit, and his pupils flared causing a rush of excitement through my veins. The way he stared at me sent shivers down my spine, like he was ready to devour me. In the best way possible.
A thought struck me. I had meant to mention something earlier, but got distracted by my sexy mate. Then my new job.
Looking down at what I was wearing, I was reminded how silly I looked in ill-fitting replicated clothing.
“Can we stop somewhere along the way? I would really like to get some clothes that fit me.” I motioned to my new uniform which wasn’t exactly form-fitting.
He grinned, leaning down to nibble my neck. “I have no complaints about how you look.”
