“God no. She’s never done it around them. You remember your first night, where she didn't say a thing. They wouldn't stand for it if she did, but she knows that and likes her job too much. It’s just become a habit, and now I don't really care either way. It’s nice to be in my half-form, but I’m just as happy in this one.”
I stop our movement, pushing him up against the corridor wall. “Well, as long as you know I think you’re sexy either way.” I brush my mouth across his, nipping his lip to ask for entry, and when they part, I slip my tongue in. For a quiet moment, we enjoy each other.
He pulls away first with a sigh. “You still have to see my beast form. You might not think that when you do.”
“Hmm, he might not be excited to meetme. I still owe him a kick in the ovi-whatsit,” I grumble back to him as he once again takes the lead. “When will I meet him?” I can’t deny that I’m curious. How he pushed his way to the front was sexy in a primal sort of way.
“There’s a big pool on one of the levels for the Aquilians. It takes up the whole floor, and it’s where their quarters are. I use it to set my beast free because let’s just say he’s a little bigger than an octopus.” He smiles as if he thinks of something. “Yours probably will be too. In fact, you may be bigger since female kraken often are. My mother is bigger than my father.”
Before I can jump on the subject of his parents, he continues to tell me about the pool.
“Their homes are really cool. They’re split-levels with the bottom located in the pool and a dry area floating on top for when they want to take human form. It doesn’t happen very often. They prefer to be in the water, but they need one day a week on dry land, or they will become permanently shifted, only able to switch between mer form and dolphin. Some choose to do that, but most like to still have the option for legs if needed.”
The corridor opens out onto a huge viewing platform, and before me is a sight that leaves me speechless. A huge viewing window is located in the very center of the area, with plush seating scattered around it. But it’s the view beyond the window that has me mesmerized. Like something out of a sci-fi movie, stretched out before me is infinite space, an unfettered view of the cosmos, and it has me gaping with amazement. I slowly walk all the way across the large area until I can put my hand up against the window.
“Oh my god.” Up until now, reality really hadn’t hit me. Even with the mad crazy tentacle sex and now being mated to a kraken, I could still pretend nothing had changed, but nowthis is just undeniable. I’m in space, and not only that, but I’m mated to an alien and pregnant with his eggs... offspring… young?
I think everything has finally caught up to me because I feel my mind short circuit, and with a muttered, “Fuck me,” it’s lights out.
When I crawl my way out of the darkness, I realize I’m settled on a soft surface. Sitting next to me on the bed, with my hand in his, is Link. He notices I’m awake and smiles at me but doesn't drop my hand. Those eyes of his are doing that weird body scan thing again, so I know I’m not going anywhere until he’s ready.
Link’s eyes widen when they get to my stomach, and he looks up at me, his eyes switching back to normal as his eyebrow rises.
“I’ve got to say, Lila, I’m a little disappointed that you found someone else to take care of that other problem,” he says with a cheeky wink. After that, he’s all business again, his eyes changing and resuming the scan. His hand in mine is cool and comforting, and I kind of wish it was on my face. I’m feeling slightly warm, but I don't know if that’s from me passing out or my proximity to Dr. Hottie and the memory of his offer.
Finally, he finishes his scan and drops my hand before getting up off the bed, my thighs mourning the loss of his weight against them.Down, you thirsty bitch, your mate is waiting patiently in the background while you lust over another. He’s going to regret it all if you keep this up.
Once heopens the door to the room, in walk three very concerned grandpas but no mate in sight. Panic fills my veins. Does he not want me anymore? Has he decided I’m just too much trouble like so many other people have in the past?
“Caspian?” I croak out, and they part, showing me my sexy mate behind them for barely a breath before they block him from my sight again.
“Lila honey, you had us worried,” John says quietly, sounding concerned. “How is she, Link? What’s wrong with her?”
He looks to me, and I shake my head slightly. I don't want him to tell them about the eggs yet, not like this. With the barest tilt of his head in return, he turns back to the four worried men.
“Lila is fine, though she’s once again dehydrated and exhausted.” He starts as I struggle to sit up, but he quickly helps me, his touch firm and steady as he places a pillow behind me. “She also needs to eat. None of these things helped, and I guess seeing the view of space for the first time was the icing on the cake. Overwhelmed, her body did what it’s designed to do, so it shut down. Forcing her to take what she needs—rest.”
John and William look worried, but Eric is downright pissed, from his crossed arms to his tapping foot.
William pats me on the hand. “Why don't you take the rest of the night to get some rest? We can give you the tour tomorrow.”
“I’m actually a little hungry now.” The second I get those words out, my stomach rumbles rather loudly.
“There’s a replicator out in the main room of your suite,” William assures me. “We can get you something to eat.”
“I’m sure you are freaking hungry and exhausted. After all, you spent the flight mating our fucking kraken,” Eric all but spits out, unable to hide his annoyance.
“Oh! So you know about that...”
“Yes.Oh.” Eric throws up his hands and starts pacing. “What did I tell you, Lila? Trybeforeyou buy. You get five times to ride the pony before you have to either get off or commit. How is it you end up with a mate on the first go round?” He sounds exasperated, like a parent telling off a wayward child. But when he looks at me, his eyes are soft again.
I shrug. “I don’t know. It just kind of happened.” Yep, that’s me. I have officially turned into the teen cliche from every Lifetime movie ever. Now I’m just waiting to see if one of them asks if I slipped and somehow fell onto his tentacle dick.
“No, it didn't,” Caspian says from behind them, sounding guilt ridden. “My beast took over and forced it.”
The grandpas let him through, and even Link moves out of the way, allowing him to sit on the bed next to me. He grabs my hand and leans in, pressing his forehead to mine, eyes closed, and whispers, “Thank god you’re okay. I was so worried when you went down.” I rub my nose against his before giving him a kiss.
He pulls away and turns to them. “Not only did we mate, but my beast also impregnated her. She’s going to have my babies.”
