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Chapter Twenty-Seven

RYLIE

What is the old saying, ‘when life gives you lemons you make lemonade’? Things have happened so fast that I feel like I’m walking behind myself, watching as I interact with all the others around me. The instant I opened my eyes, I should have been terrified. Instead , life took off and now I’m playing catchup.

I stand here against the wall, staring up at LeX and all his beautiful coloring. His odd features would have been terrifying on Earth , but here he seems like a bright star. Never in my life have I ever felt so at ease with another, and that doesn’t say much about my life before this moment. I can’t stop myself from running my fingers through the loose locks of bright, turquoise hair that frame his face now that he has left it out of the braid.

“ It should be against the laws of nature that a man of any species can have prettier hair than a woman.” His soft laughter tugs at my heartstrings.

“ It will not take long for yours to match mine in length. I love how my colors mix so easily among your own unruly curls. I swear I can see the wheels moving in your mind, what is going on in there?”

“ As soon as I figure it out, I promise I’ll share it with you. Right now, I’m still trying to figure out what was and is at the same time. Too bad our minds don’t come with an off switch.”

“ Oh , I think I can find a few ways to distract you.”

“ Bold words.” Reaching up, my hands move to the top button of his shirt, my fingers trembling slightly as I undo the first one. His bright yellow eyes are locked on mine, saying everything I’ve ever wanted to hear without saying a word, his gaze full of intensity. He doesn’t move to stop me, but I can tell I’m affecting him because his chest is rising and falling faster with each breath he takes.

With unsteady fingers, I push the last button through and run my hands up his bare chest. Once his torso is revealed, I finish opening my present by pushing his shirt off his shoulders, leaving it hanging from where it’s tucked into the tight pants he has on. LeX’s muscles twitch as I trace every peak and valley they have carved on his skin. Several faint scars along with missing scales trail down his side and when I look up, a question in my eyes, his only response is a nonchalant shrug. Making myself a mental note to revisit this conversation later, I walk my fingers along the band of the pants he has on.

I stop at the closure that’s stretched tightly from the throbbing pressure of his hardened shaft. “ It looks like someone wants me?”

“ You know I do, but not until you are ready Rylie .”

Taking a deep breath, I flick the clasp loose, which causes an instant reaction from LeX . He grabs me by my hips, picking me up so that my legs wrap around his waist as he heads for one of our new couches. Easing himself down, he sits and arranges my legs on either side of him, ensuring I’m comfortable. Feeling overly bold and frisky, I tease him by running my hands down my sides before slowly gathering the hem of my dress and whipping it off over the top of my head, ruffling my hair as I do. Sitting mostly naked before him, I feel the delicate scales on my arms twitch as his eyes devour me, the intensity of his gaze like a physical caress.

Reaching between us, I unfasten the rest of the latches holding his pants on one by one, touching the turgid flesh with the tips of my fingers with each release. Instead of helping me get his trousers off, he leans back against the couch while simultaneously running his hands up and down my sides, teasing me in return by brushing the sides of my breasts with each stroke.

The front of his pants open all the way and there it is. That marvelous thing I’ve been grinding myself on the entire time we’ve been on the couch. Releasing my sides, he lifts his hips just enough to slide his final piece of clothing off and kicks them onto the floor. The only thing separating us now is a small piece of lace.

Running the tip of my finger down the length of him, I smile when it jerks, and a sharp breath leaves his lips as I investigate the small, soft scales running along its base. Leaning closer, I realize the tiny scales are vibrating softly with each stroke of my hand. I can’t help but smile when I see how hard he is trying to control himself.

“ Rylie have a little mercy on me, I have never felt this before. I have a feeling it is going to be over before it begins.”

“ Oh , yea of little faith, never deny your release LeX . Playtime doesn’t have any certain time frames attached to it. I’m sure you will never leave me wanting.”

“ You are going to kill me.”

“ What a way to go, huh? Close your eyes my love and let that iron control of yours lose for a change.”

Leaning forward, I lick the side of his neck before kissing my way down his chest. Grasping one of his nipples with my lips, I gently, yet playfully tongue it before moving across the wide expanse of his chest to the other one. His hands are gripping my hips so tightly, I know I’ll have bruises later and it makes me smile deep inside. Because it is me making him lose control. Since my mouth is occupied, I reach for his throbbing shaft and stroke him in a deliberately slow rhythm that makes his breath hitch.

Lifting myself up to shimmy out of my panties, my breasts sway just in front of LeX’s mouth and he latches onto one of my nipples. I let out a lurid moan at the sensation of his lips and teeth surrounding the sensitive tip. Easing myself back down, I grab his long length in my hand, rubbing the mushroom shaped head back and forth through my dripping center, ensuring he is thoroughly coated before slowly lowering myself onto him. His thick head catches on my entrance, and I have to force myself not to tense up at the feeling of being impaled. Focusing on relaxing my body, I continue lowering myself until my hips meet his. When I am full to bursting, I reach up to kiss him while our bodies adjust to the feel of each other.

LeX’s entire body is trembling beneath me as our tongues tangle together. He pulls me to him so hard, our teeth actually hit, and I can’t help but smile when I feel him trying to hold himself still inside me. I raise my hips up then back down gently at first, but before long he takes over, testing positions and speed before finally finding an angle that makes both of us gasp in pleasure. The intensity builds with every vigorous thrust and the brush of his scales has me reaching for more of what only he can give me.

Pulling me close, I feel his lips on my shoulder as his hands and hips work together in tandem. He is lifting me up and down, my body no longer capable of keeping up with the rhythm we both need. I can feel the tension coiling in him as he drives into me harder and faster, using my body to chase his pleasure. “ Let go LeX , I’ll catch you.”

My gasped words fade into a scream as my climax sneaks up on me. His hips buck as I clench around him, his grip tightening before I feel the heat of his release deep inside my core. Laying against his damp chest, my body is lax as I try to get my breathing under control, and I can’t help but smile when LeX laughs.

“ Frack we are going to do that again and again.” Kissing the top of my head he hugs me tight, and I take a deep breath, realizing this is the first time in my life I have ever truly belonged with someone. LeX grabs a blanket off the back of the couch, curling it around us as we lay there wrapped up in each other’s arms. His long fingers slowly scratch my back as I relax against him.

“ I should probably get you cleaned up. I believe I have made quite the mess.”

“ I don’t mind and I’m comfortable; just a little longer.” I must have fallen asleep because the next thing I know, LeX is lifting me up and walking both of us toward the bedroom, startling me. “ What’s wrong?”

“ Nothing . I am sorry I had to wake you, but ViN commed. Ember wants to stop by in a little bit.”

“ Is the baby alright?”

“ I am sure she is. If something like that was wrong, ViN would not have given us a warning, he would have simply barged in. Speaking of that … Destiny , I need you to revoke all others’ entrance into our private quarters unless it’s an emergency.”

“ Acknowledged , Medic LeX .”

My legs are still slightly asleep when he stands me in front of him inside the ionizer. For once, I’m grateful for its quick cleaning system. Leaning my head against LeX’s chest, I just stand there until it beeps.

“ Are you alright down there?”

“ Ask me in ten minutes.”

“ Come on, we need to go get dressed.”

In a daze, I walk into the closet, grabbing another jumper off the hanger. I have just gotten it sealed up on the side when I hear the door buzzer go off. LeX kisses my forehead, “ Take your time.”

Shaking my head, it takes me a moment to find the matching sandals. Combing my hair out, I still feel like I’m a mess, but that’s what company gets when they show up with little to no warning. When I finally make it out of the closet, LeX and ViN are standing off to the side talking quietly together while Ember walks around the room, holding the little one. The moment she sees me, I’m greeted with one of her beautiful smiles.

“ Hi . Sorry for the interruption, but ViN didn’t want to take off without talking to LeX first.”

“ Where are you guys going?”

“ Planetside . I haven’t met very many of his brothers and he wants to introduce me to XuL , his wife Brittany , and their daughter Keida , who also happens to be the first grandchild in this entire family. I’m hoping that Brittany can put my mind at ease some, since Keida is also half human.”

“ May I hold her?”

“ Oh yeah, absolutely. This is the only time she’s content. Every time I put her down, she throws a fit and right now that’s not a good thing. I can’t tell you how many small burns I have on my arms and chest.”

“ Maybe she’s not the only one who needs fireproof clothing. It seems like that’s something you need to be wearing too. Remind me before you head out to give you something you can put on the burns. The stuff is amazing, and it will help heal them in half the time.” Glancing down at the little bundle in my arms, I’m amazed at how intelligent she appears as she looks between me and her mother. “ Hello beautiful, you don’t mean to hurt mommy, do you? No … you just want snuggles because being by yourself is scary, and the world is just too big unless you’re in someone’s arms, isn’t that right?” I swear she nods her head at me, and Ember and I both just look at each other.

“ Ember , come here while Rylie has Ami so that LeX can treat that last burn you got.”

She looks up at me and I nod for her to go on. Bouncing Ami , I walk through the room headed for the viewer. “ Ohh , look at all the pretty colors.” Her little eyes dart around as we both stand there gazing out at the huge world surrounding us and I realize the words I’d just said to her are also true for me. I feel the safest in LeX’s arms.

LeX walks up to me putting his arm around my waist, a smile on his face. His steady strength makes me realize what a blessing it is to be here right now. I had to lose it all to really find a place where I belonged. Little Ami coos when a flash of light streaks by the window and we both laugh at her reaction.

“ Ok , give her back now.” ViN reaches out for her, his massive frame practically swallowing the baby as he gathers her close. “ Brother , Rylie we will see you both in a few risings.”

We watch them walk out the door, and then LeX pulls me around to face him, his fingers sliding down my cheek. “ I do not feel like sharing you anymore this rising. Do you object to us staying in the rest of this rotation?”

“ Let me think … Are you planning on seducing me?”

“ It could be on the list of things to do.”

“ How about we get snacks and snuggle while you read to me some more? I have to know how the story of Randy and Petal ends.”

“ Why is that?”

“ Because he loves the little fairy, and I have to know if it has a happily ever after or not.”

“ You mean he loves her like I do you.”

“ Or it might be … the way I love you.”

“ In that case, let us go find out together, my Love .”

THE END