Page 28 of Alien’s Love Child

CHAPTER 28

DAVIN

I tap through the navigation controls, plotting our course through the quieter sectors. My shoulder throbs where the bullet grazed me, but the pain medication Jesse insisted on giving me dulls it to a manageable ache. It's nothing I haven't felt before, and by tomorrow it'll be gone. But I can't stand her worrying, so I'll take what she asks.

"We'll need to swing wide around the Cygnus Belt," I say, adjusting our trajectory. "Too many Alliance patrols there lately."

Jesse leans back in her captain's chair, boots propped on the console. "You're not half bad at this. No Rena, but your routes are solid enough."

"Military training has its perks." I smirk, remembering the endless hours spent memorizing star charts and patrol patterns. "Though I bet she never had to calculate trajectories while bleeding out."

"Oh please, you barely got scratched." Jesse rolls her eyes, but her smile softens. "I've seen Rena plot courses while half-conscious from a concussion."

"Show-off." I input the final coordinates, double-checking our fuel calculations. "We should make it home in about thirty-six hours, assuming we don't run into any unexpected company."

"Thirty-six? Rena could do it in thirty-two."

"Well, Rena isn't the one who just took down a crime syndicate." I gesture to my bandaged shoulder. "Some of us deserve a slightly longer route with better cover."

"Fair enough." Jesse reaches over and squeezes my hand. "Leo will be happy to see us, either way."

The mention of our son makes my chest tighten. "Think he'll forgive us for leaving?"

"He's a toddler. Give him a sweet roll and he'll forget we were ever gone."

Jesse stretches in her chair, arching her back in a way that draws my attention. The lights from the console dance across her freckled skin, and my mouth goes dry.

"Thirty-six hours?" She drums her fingers on the armrest. "However will we pass the time?"

That smirk of hers could melt steel. It's the same one she gave me the first time we met, when I was pretending to be some down-on-his-luck spacer. Now there's no pretense between us, just the quiet hum of the engines and the vast expanse of space ahead.

"I can think of a few ways." I release the controls, letting the nav system take over. My hands find her hips as she settles onto my lap. "Careful. That's my shooting arm."

"Please. I've seen you hit targets with both hands." Her fingers trace the edge of my bandage. "Besides, I wasn't planning on anything too strenuous."

"No?" The word comes out rougher than intended. "What exactly were you planning?"

She leans in close, her breath warm against my ear. "How about, you don't even have to get up?"

"I think I'd like that," I murmur, my hands sliding up Jesse's thighs, her skin warm and smooth beneath my calloused palms. She leans in, her breath hitching as I trace the curve of her waist, the dip of her spine. Her lips are a whisper away, her green eyes darkened with the same hunger that's been gnawing at me since she stepped into the cockpit.

"Yeah?" She arches a brow, a playful smirk on her lips. "You think, or you know?"

"I know." My voice is rough, barely more than a growl. "But I like to keep you guessing."

She laughs, a husky sound that sends a shiver down my spine. "You do, huh?" She shifts, straddling my hips, her hands braced against the back of my chair. "Well, I happen to like surprises."

"Is that so?" I grip her hips, pulling her closer. Her scent envelops me, a mix of jasmine and something uniquely Jesse. It's intoxicating, and I find myself leaning in, my lips brushing against hers.

"Mm-hmm." She nips at my lower lip, her fingers tangling in my hair. "Especially when they involve you."

I chuckle, the sound rumbling in my chest. "Good to know."

Her mouth finds mine again, hungry and insistent. I meet her kiss for kiss, my hands roaming over her body, reacquainting myself with every curve, every freckle. She grinds against me, a soft moan escaping her lips as she feels the effect she has on me.

She pulls back, just enough to look me in the eye. Her cheeks are flushed, her lips swollen from our kisses. "We've got thirty-six hours to fill. We can take our time."

"And not a moment to waste." I capture her mouth again, my hands sliding under her shirt, tracing the line of her spine. She arches into my touch, her body pressing against mine, and I can feel her heart pounding in time with my own.

She grinds against me, her hips moving in a rhythm that's driving me crazy. I can feel the heat of her, the friction between us sending sparks of pleasure coursing through my veins. I buck against her, my body responding to hers, our breaths coming in ragged gasps.

Our bodies move in sync, the tension between us building, the cockpit filled with the sound of our ragged breaths, the soft moans that escape our lips.

Jesse abruptly stops, her lips pulling away from mine, a wicked grin spreading across her face. She shifts, sliding off my lap, and kneels between my legs. Her hands, eager and sure, make quick work of my belt, the button, the zipper. I suck in a breath, my heart pounding harder, as she tugs at my pants, freeing me.

She looks up at me, her green eyes dark with desire, that smirk still playing on her lips. "Shh, let me take care of you."

I swallow hard, my body tense with anticipation.

She grins, her eyes never leaving mine as she leans in, her breath hot against me. Then, she takes me into her mouth, and I can't help but groan, my head falling back against the chair. She's slow at first, teasing, her tongue tracing every inch of me. I can feel the vibration of her hum, a sound of pure satisfaction that sends a jolt of pleasure through me.

My hands find their way into her hair, the red strands like silk between my fingers. I resist the urge to guide her, to rush her. This is her show, and I'm more than happy to let her set the pace. She picks up the rhythm, her head bobbing, her hand working in tandem with her mouth. The sight of her, the feel of her, it's intoxicating.

"Jesse..." Her name escapes my lips like a secret, a whisper of pure need. She responds with a moan, the sound vibrating through me, pushing me closer to the edge. I can feel the tension building, the heat coiling in my gut. My breath comes in ragged gasps, my body tense and aching for release.

She pulls back, just enough to look up at me, her lips swollen and slick. "You taste amazing," she murmurs, her voice husky with desire. Then, she takes me deep, deeper than before, her mouth and throat working in perfect harmony.

I groan, my hips bucking against her, my body trembling with the effort of holding back. "Jesse, I'm close," I warn, my voice a ragged whisper. She responds with a hum, a sound of encouragement that sends me spiraling over the edge. Waves of pleasure crash through me, leaving me breathless and spent.

Jesse pulls back with a single lick, a satisfied smile on her face. She wipes her mouth with the back of her hand, her eyes never leaving mine. "Well, that was fun," she says, her voice a sultry purr.

I laugh, a breathless sound that echoes through the cockpit. "What a nice appetizer." I stand, getting Jesse back on her feet. "Now let's go try the main course."

Jesse makes a giggling sound as I toss her on the bed. I capture her mouth with mine, a hungry, desperate kiss that leaves us both breathless. Her body arches against mine, her hips grinding against me, sending waves of pleasure coursing through me. I trail kisses down her neck, her collarbone, her skin salty and sweet under my tongue.

She moans, her fingers tangling in my hair, her body writhing beneath me. "Davin," she gasps, her voice a ragged whisper. "Please."

I smile against her skin, my hands roaming over her body, tracing every curve, every freckle.

She growls, a sound of pure frustration that sends a shiver of anticipation down my spine. "You know what I want, Davin. Don't make me beg."

I chuckle, my hands sliding under her shirt, tracing the line of her spine. "But I like it when you beg."

She glares up at me, her eyes sparkling with a mix of desire and annoyance. "You're impossible, you know that?"

I grin, my fingers tracing the waistband of her pants. "Impossible to resist, you mean?"

She rolls her eyes, but her lips twitch with a smile. "Something like that."

I capture her mouth again, my body pressing into hers, our breaths coming in ragged gasps. Her hands roam over my body, her touch setting my skin on fire. I can feel the heat of her, the friction between us sending sparks of pleasure coursing through my veins.

She pulls away, her breath hot against my ear. "Davin," she whispers, her voice a husky plea. "I need you. Now."

Her words send a jolt of heat through me. I make quick work of her clothes, then what remains of mine. We're a tangle of limbs and ragged breaths, our bodies pressing together, our hearts pounding in sync.

I sheath myself in her, her heat enveloping me, sending waves of pleasure crashing through me. She moans, her hips bucking against mine, her body meeting me thrust for thrust. Our bodies move in sync, our breaths coming in ragged gasps, our moans filling the air.

"Jesse," I groan, my body tense with the effort of holding back. "You feel amazing."

She smiles up at me, her eyes glazed with desire. Her hands grip my hips, her nails digging into my flesh, urging me on.

I can feel the tension building, the heat coiling in my gut. I reach between us, my fingers finding the spot that sends her spiraling over the edge. She cries out, her body convulsing around me, her nails digging into my skin.

We come together, our screams loud and unheard in the depths of space.

I collapse on top of her, our bodies slick with sweat, our breaths coming in ragged gasps. Her arms wrap around me, holding me close, her heart pounding against mine.

"That was..." she whispers, her voice trailing off.

I smile, pressing a kiss to her shoulder. "Amazing? Incredible? The best you've ever had?"

She laughs, a soft, breathless sound that sends a shiver down my spine. "All of the above." She pauses, her fingers tracing patterns on my back. "I love you, Davin. I never stopped."

Her words send a jolt of warmth through me. I pull back, just enough to look her in the eye. "I love you too, Jesse. More than anything." I press a soft kiss to her lips, a promise of more to come.