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Neither of us uttered a word as my fingertips roamed down his stubble-dotted jaw and brushed against his shoulders.

I explored the contours of his strong, wide chest, filled with indescribable joy.

My lips curved into a smile as my fingers gently glided across his skin, tracing circles.

A chuckle slipped out of me as I pressed my lips against his chest. When did I gain this newfound confidence?

The fact that Trex made me feel so comfortable only heightened my attraction to him. My anticipation of being ‘claimed’ by him sent a tingling through me, heightening my excitement. As my hands explored his skin, I continued to plant kisses on his body, gradually making my way down his abdomen.

In a powerful, bass-filled voice, Trex groaned, his sound resonating throughout the air. He stopped me from moving by covering my hands. His expression turned serious once more. “I promise to do a better job of protecting you.”

A smile formed on my lips as I gazed up at him. “Let’s take a break from worrying about anything at the moment.” Sliding my hands underneath the straps on his chest, I tugged him against me.

With another purr-like growl, he pressed me to him and held me tightly, his heartbeat pounding in tune with mine. “My beautiful K’sha. I do not deserve you,” he choked out, his voice a low raspy whisper.

In a fierce, demanding kiss, Trex’s mouth took possession of mine. I couldn’t help but moan in response to the intense passion, and I wrapped my arms around his waist.

In one seamless motion, his hand traveled to the back of my head, his fingers threaded through my hair. I was overwhelmed by his touch as one of his hands moved to my back, and a throaty groan escaped his lips while he deepened the kiss.

Our tongues met, and we eagerly explored each other’s mouths until we were both breathless.

When we pulled back from one another, Trex pressed his forehead against mine, our chests rising and falling with labored breaths.

“Grace...” Panting, he uttered his words with a sense of longing.

“Trex...” I responded breathlessly.

The touch of Trex’s hand on my back was warm, adding to the intense surge in my blood.

I gave in to the mysterious bond between us as his lips met mine again. This time with a delicate caress, as if he wanted to cherish each moment.

How could I think, even for a moment, that I could resist the undeniable connection between us for long?

With every touch of his hands and brush of his lips, sparks of energy surged through me. The press of his body against mine left me with a comforting warmth that assured me of our connection.

I’m so glad you are mine .

In that instant, I heard his voice inside my head. ‘I am glad you are mine as well.’

Shit. Did I send him my thoughts? How?

I could feel his laughter vibrating against my lips as he lovingly moved my hair away from my face, his eyes brightening with happiness.

“Grace, we are mates,” he whispered, his words carrying a profound sense of belonging and closeness.

“Over time, our telepathic connection will strengthen, enabling us to communicate solely through our minds.”

My heart raced as I realized I had found my soulmate without searching. I felt like the luckiest woman in the Universe. God, I want this so much.

Trex placed a kiss on my forehead, then my cheeks, before brushing my lips with a tenderness that a huge alien like him should not possess. I ached for more of his touch. More of him . My desire for Trex consumed me to where it was all I could think about.

From the moment of our first kiss, I’d craved a more intimate connection. With our bodies entangled in a passionate lovemaking session with his tender touch on my skin.

We had talked about what the claiming process would entail, but we hadn’t had sex yet. I was looking forward to any changes that would take place once our bond was solidified. It seemed like ages since we’d made out and that had been Earth-shattering enough.

I was getting more turned on with each kiss and touch.

‘Tell me, Grace,’ Trex’s words were in my head. He pressed his pelvis against my stomach, revealing his massive erection. “Tell me what you want?” he rasped.

My body reacted with increased wetness between my thighs and my mouth became a desert. Despite my arousal, which I felt sure he was aware of, he asked for my consent.

While gazing at him with half-lidded eyes, I whispered aloud, “You. I want you to claim me.”

Lust burned in his eyes as a grin spread across his face.

I kicked off my shoes and grinned back at him.

Flashing him a playful and flirtatious smile, I slowly pulled my tunic over my head, under his approving gaze.

“That is, unless I’m preventing you from more important matters?” I playfully taunted, continuing to undress.

I wiggled out of the trousers he had crafted for me and casually threw them to the side.

Standing in front of him, I could feel my heart racing, my nude body exposed and vulnerable. Consumed by desire and arousal, I couldn’t find it in me to care in that instant.

Trex’s presence was so magnetic that I couldn’t help but desire him.

I wanted him. Desperately. I’d never felt such a strong desire for anyone.

His throat moved up and down and his eyes roamed over my body from head to toe, then back to my face. The hunger in his gaze spoke volumes. “There is nothing more important to me than you,” his blue tongue shot out to moisten his lips.

The admiration in his eyes instantly boosted my confidence.

Trex approached, kissed my forehead, then carried me and laid me down on the spacious, comfortable bed. It was the nicest spot in his otherwise stark quarters.

I reclined, placing an arm behind my head on the pillow as he stood motionless with his mouth partially open. I chuckled and then moved to the edge of the bed to peer up at him.

“Well? Care to join me in getting undressed?” My words seemed to shake him out of his stupor.

“Absolutely, my Queen.”

I had never used pet names before, but with Trex, I didn’t mind. The names he used for me were so sweet and I loved them.

Beneath his commanding exterior, he displayed a gentle and vulnerable side to me.

With practiced precision, he effortlessly removed and discarded his leather chest straps and weapons.

Without losing his balance, he managed to kick off his boots one at a time. Next, his pants came off, exposing a large, attention-demanding dark turquoise cock. It was impossible to ignore.

My mouth watered as I licked my lips.

His cock looked just like a normal human man’s, except for unexpected ridges on the shaft. Not to mention the size difference. I had seen nothing like it before and was eager to touch him.

I couldn’t help but bite my bottom lip in anticipation of what was to come.

Trex knelt on the bed, then settled alongside me. His eyes grazed over my naked body.

“You are stunning,” he said in a husky voice.

“So are you,” I breathed, placing a hand to his chest, tracing the colorful mating marks that took center stage.

Trex ran his fingertips along my arm to my neck, and smoothed hair off my face before giving me another tantalizing, breath-snatching kiss.

Sparks ignited as Trex’s hand journeyed from my shoulders to my breasts, heightening my arousal.

With a lust filled gaze, he cupped my breasts, squeezing them. He pinched my nipples between his thumbs and forefingers, provoking a deep moan from me.

Capturing one of my tight peaks between his lips he lavished it with attention. I squirmed. The velvety touch of his tongue caused me to let out a guttural, primal moan in response.

I entwined my hands in his hair, holding his head against me. “You’re so beautiful,” his muffled voice resonated against me.

He continued to swirl his tongue and nip at me, prolonging my pleasure as I tightened my grip on his hair.

Each touch he gave brought me closer to the pinnacle, reaching new heights of arousal. “God, Trex ... it feels so good,” I murmured.

My sexy mate flashed a grin in my direction. “I’m just getting started,” he teased.

His hand trailed down my torso, moving closer to my center.

“Trex,” I cried out, arching my back.

His thumb touched my clit where he circled it, causing me to tremble and almost unravel.

The sensation of his fingers delving inside me sent waves of ecstasy coursing through my body, leaving me on the brink of surrender.

“Oh, god. That’s so...” I found it hard to speak as my body squirmed with delight under his expert hands.

His touch left me panting and squirming in an attempt to guide him to where I needed him most. Trex’s finger movements left me muttering and gasping in awe.

With his thick fingers inside me, his thumb played with the tiny, engorged bundle of nerves above my folds, heightening my pleasure.

“Trex.” I released his head and arched my back, gripping the bedsheets tightly. “I ...I can’t wait....please.”

He chuckled and with a proud smile, Trex leaned in, giving me an enticing kiss that intensified the heat in my core.

“I want you inside me,” I breathed, growing more desperate for him to take me.

A sexy grin adorned his face and with a heavy-lidded gaze he asked. “Are you saying you are ready to be claimed, my K’sha? Ready to be mine forever?”

Oh god, yes . I nodded. I wanted nothing more.

He positioned himself, kneeling between my spread legs.

He held his impressive cock and gently slid it along my wet heat, positioning the head at my entrance.

For a split second, I wondered if he would fit, considering his size.

Then my nursing brain kicked in, reminding me that if a baby can come out of there, someone as large as Trex would fit just fine.

If he took his time and was gentle, my body would stretch to take him.

He lifted his head to give me a lopsided grin as if hearing my thoughts. “I will be gentle, I promise.”

With care, he inched the head of his engorged erection inside me. I lifted my hips to assist him in his entry.

After another nudge of his hips, his length slid in a little more.