Where was Apodis?
A glass of water awaited her on the nightstand,and she drank as if she were lost in a desert, gulping down every last drop.
When a few more minutes passed with no sign of her alien lover, panic started welling in her chest, her body clenching uncomfortably as a cloud of dread hovered over her. Had he abandoned her? Just like Kenny?
No, no, of course not. This was his home. Maybe he just went out foraging or something? Or was he having second thoughts about what had happened? Oh no, hehadseemed reticent for some reason despite the clear chemistry. Had she pushed him too hard? Made him do something he regretted?
“Apodis!” she called, fear pitching her voice high.
If she had done anything to make him uncomfortable, she would never forgive herself. Whatever weird hormonal thing was making her a raging sex maniac, she would just have to ignore it, because Apodis clearly seemed unwilling to stick his cock in her needy pussy.
The door whooshed open, and there he was, in all his glory, his comfortable pants clinging to his legs and showcasing his erection. It took everything in her power to tear her gaze away from the outline of his cock, the cock that had been fucking her thighs an hour ago? A day ago? She had no idea what time it was, but Apodis’ awkward smile eased her angst as he brought over another large glass.
“Where did you go?” she asked, not caring how pathetic she sounded.
“I was just getting you more water. You need to stay hydrated,” he explained, sitting on the bed next to her and handing her the glass.
She took a few sips, though it did little to make her feel better, and quickly set it on the nightstand.
“I don’t feel well. I think I’m getting sick. Something’s off.”
Apodis gave her a strange look, his skin flushing a deep maroon and his tentacles twitching behind him.
“What? What is it?” Gemini asked, anxiety clenching her chest.
He looked somber, but took her hand gently, brushing his thumb over her palm.
“I need to tell you something, but I don’t want you to be afraid. Everything will be okay...”
“Is something wrong with me?” Gemini interrupted, unable to contain her panic. “Tell me!”
Apodis shook his head, cooing softly in a way that soothed some of the fear icing her veins. His hand dwarfing hers was a comfort too, and she tried to ignore the alarm bells ringing in her head and focus.
“I think you’re in heat.”
“Heat?”
“Yes, it’s something my species experiences upon sexual maturity. Well, a specific subset of my species. Omegas. It starts with creating a nest, a cozyarea toparticipatein the heat, and then leads to fevers and um…”
“Intense arousal?” Gemini asked, finishing his sentence.
Apodis looked sheepish, but nodded.
“Why am I going through it? I’m not an Oslieth,” she continued, not understanding what alien heats had to do with her.
“There are certain members of other species that can transform in a way when they’re around Oslieth pheromones. Latent genes that are caused by convergent evolution can be…awakened.”
Gemini swallowed hard, the electric prickle of anxiety ramping up once again.
“So what does that mean? You’re scaring me.”
Apodis leaned down, looking her right in the eyes. His turquoise-gold irises were mesmerizing, and she felt reassured by his presence, his touch, his soft words.
“From what I know of the Zephells who have shown omega or alpha traits, it is manageable, if not reversible. There are heat suppressant pills you can take to dull the intensity of the desire to mate and mask your scent from alphas, though I cannot imagine that will be an issue back on Earth. You won’t produce as much slick or feel the urge to nest as strongly with the suppressants. There is doctor in Aerumi who has been studying the phenomenon and I am certain she will be able to help you.”
Soslickwas what they called the wetness seeping from her aching cunt and glazing her thighs. This was all so much information, but she tried to stay calm despite the hormones addling her brain. A pill wouldn’t be so bad, would it? Like when she used to take birth control before she got her permanent implant.
“I haven’t forced you to do anything you didn’t want, have I?” she asked.
