“We have a few bruises and cuts.” MarIK motioned for his team to come forward.
“Did you get OrIN?” she asked.
“Yes, his warriors left him but they are now facing two more Katieran transports.”
“Two?” She had a confused look on her face.
“I will tell you about it later.” MarIK turned to the warrior who had escorted him to her. “I need to be alone with my mate.”
The male sighed but he nodded with understanding. “Go to her quarters and remain there. I will have a guard come for you in a few hours.”
“Thank you.”
MarIK took her hand and led her out of the medic wing. He stopped at the lift and turned to her. “I don’t know where your quarters are.”
She smiled. “Third floor.” He pushed the button on the lift for the third floor. As soon as the doors closed behind them, he pressed her back against the wall and kissed her. “Goddess, I was so worried about you.”
“I was worried about you, too.” They kissed once more before the doors opened. She pulled him along to her room. When she opened the door and looked up at him, he knew he had to have her.
*****
Sharon’s heart was racing as she pulled him into her quarters after her. He was here, he was safe, and he was hers. Needing to feel his warm skin, she yanked at the bottom of his shirt and fumbled with the waist of his pants in a desperate attempt to get him naked. He chuckled.
“Easy, beautiful, I want you just as much, but I don’t want to be unmanned.”
“Help me.” She released him and stepped back. Sharon took off her own shirt and his chuckles turned into groans as his eyes darkened with desire. After kicking off her boots, she turned and pulled down her pants, giving him a prime view of her naked ass.
“By the Goddess, you’re going to kill me.”
She straightened up and glanced back at him over her shoulder. “Hurry up, I’m starving.” She dashed over to the bed and just about made it before two strong hands grabbed her waist, lifted her up, and tossed her onto the bed. She bounced and laughed, turning over welcoming him into her arms. The feel of his weight coming down gently over her was comforting and exciting.
He kissed her deeply, making her whole body light up with a need so great, she felt beyond ready for the pleasure she knew only MarIK could bring her. She opened her heart and body to him, reveling in how good his hands felt as they caressed her sides and then cupping her breasts. Her nipples tightened as his fingers plucked and toyed with her. He lowered his head to her breasts and began to slowly torture her.
“What are you doing to me?”
“Preparing your body.” His fingers played with her pussy while he kissed his way down to her mound.
Sharon felt so achy all over and her arousal was slick between her thighs. Her whole body was on fire and she wanted him, right now. “Please, I need you now.”
He growled against her quivering flesh. “I must taste you first.”
“Hurry.”
MarIK began stroking her slowly with his tongue. She knew she was ready, but he still insisted on taking his time. He replaced his tongue with his fingers and began moving inside of her slowly. She groaned in frustration as he began to move faster and deeper and she felt a fire deep within her. It intensified with his every movement. Suddenly, her body arched upward, her senses exploding like firecrackers in response to the orgasm that he gave her. He stayed with her, licking every bit of her up until her breathing was almost even again. It was then that she realized he hadn’t released yet.
“MarIK, you didn’t come.”
“I will always put your needs before mine, Sharon. Always.”
Tears filled her eyes. “I love you.”
He kissed his way back up her body and kissed her mouth. She could taste herself on his tongue and it was — sexy. His hands stroked her body, building the flames inside her once more.
Suddenly he lifted up and flipped her over onto her stomach, surprising her. “MarIK.”
“On your hands and knees,” he growled. His voice betrayed his need.
She quickly moved to get into the position he wanted. Looking over her shoulder, she watched him looking at her with such intensity. It was sexy as hell and made her feel hot all over. Her breathing was rapid in anticipation.
