Chapter 14

Chapter 14

Lilly stood under the warm water jet, letting it wash away the day’s events as she fought down her nerves for what was about to happen. She and Ronan were about to make love at last, and as if that wasn’t enough pressure, people would be watching. Her stomach clenched at the idea, and she again forced down her nerves; it wasn’t like anyone she knew would see her or even judge her. She was just being foolish with her human hang-ups and morals, making her nervous. She was light-years from Earth, and no one would care what she did, so why did it matter? Lilly shut off the water; she could do this, it was just wedding night jitters. Ronan was a skilled lover, and they had touched each other countless times; she was just being foolish. Lilly stepped from the shower, wrapping her towel around herself, as her eyes fell upon a cloth-wrapped bundle lying in front of the door. With a puzzled frown, she knelt to unwrap the bundle, gasping in surprise when the cloth fell away to reveal shimmering emerald green material. Lilly stood shaking out the material, then made another soft gasp of surprise when she realized the material was actually a negligee. Lilly pressed the negligee against her and saw that it hung down to her knees and that it had a rather high scooped neckline; in fact, the garment would cover a good deal of her. Despite her nerves, Lilly smiled. Ronan knew she was not just nervous about consummating their marriage but was mortified at the thought of people watching Ronan and her make love. Lilly carefully hung the silky garment on the hook on the back of the door then whipped the condensation off the polished piece of metal that served as a mirror. She could do this, she already enjoyed Ronan’s touch and his kisses set her on fire and made her toes curl and her head spin. They were also now married, well as close to being married as they could be; he’d given her his vow, and she knew he meant to keep it. Lilly looked at her reflection in the mirror as she screwed up her courage. “You can do this, just let Ronan lead; let him set the pace like any good dance partner.” Besides, after a few minutes of his kisses, she forgot about everything but him anyway. Now she just had to make herself look pretty for Ronan, while he didn’t seem to care how she looked, it mattered to her. He had chosen her over having as many beautiful females as he wanted; she owed it to both of them not to look like a haggard old maid. Ronan checked the pillows on the bed one last time before walking back to the control panel and dimming the lights even further. Lilly, after he had accidentally sent off the video of them making love, had made labels for all the switches in both galactic standard and his native Gilesean. The microchip that her first owner had implanted in her brain came with not only his written and spoken tongue but about fifty others, giving Lilly an advantage when it came to deciphering the old tech about the complex. Ronan turned back to examine the room again, noting it was suitably dim but not so dark as to make it hard to see. He wanted to preserve Lilly’s modesty yet not incur the wrath of the master by making it too dark for viewers to see what was going on. He was beyond furious that his coupling with his mate, his wife, would be shared with others, but there was nothing he could do for now. While being seen naked and recreating with a female had never bothered him before as it was a natural act it incensed him to think others would see him and his mate. Ronan vowed that as soon as his people found him, he’d free all the slaves at the Pleasure Dome and then destroy it from space with laser strikes. When he was sure everything was to his liking he stepped to the small table along the wall and poured a good measure of Fion into a goblet. The thick fruit drink would both relax Lilly and increase her libido. Ronan had checked with Arnal to be sure the Fion wouldn’t harm Lilly, just relax her and hopefully put her enough at ease that she would be able to draw pleasure from their coupling. The past few days had become increasingly hard on Ronan, he’d had to stop himself more than once from taking Lilly as he had wanted to. It was only out of respect for her and for the protective feelings she stirred in him that had prevented him from coupling with her. He and Lilly had explored each other with their hands and mouths, learning what each other liked and disliked, learning how to arouse each other. Lilly had become very adept at giving him release with her hands and had even offered to use her mouth but he’d refused though the thought had both intrigued and excited him. He heard a click behind him and Lilly stepped out of the bathroom wearing the nightgown he’d gifted her. His hearts skipped a beat at the sight of her; she was even more lovely and sexy if that was possible. The nightgown clung to her curves accentuating her figure yet leaving much to his imagination. The modest neckline showed just enough of her breasts and creamy skin to excite him without being too revealing. Ronan held his hand out to her and she quickly crossed the room to him taking his hand and letting him pull her into a tight embrace. He nuzzled her hair inhaling the scent of woman, soap, and flowers then placed a quick kiss on her forehead. “You are beautiful. I am lucky to have found such an amazing and lovely female and even luckier that she is mine.” Ronan stepped back to smile down at Lilly who gave him a smile in return. “No I am the lucky one to have you, before you I was lonely and afraid, I didn’t let myself think of a future. Now I can, now I can dream of a future with you.” Lilly replied running her palms over Ronan’s sculpted chest. “You shall never be alone again. I have something for you to drink.” Ronan broke the embrace to retrieve the glass of fion from the table. Lilly took the glass and peered at the red liquid inside before giving it a cautious sniff. “What is it?” “It is called Fion; it is from my world it will help to relax you.” Ronan gave Lilly a smile. Lilly gave the liquid a cautious sniff before taking sip; the liquid was thick and sweet with a slightly tart after taste reminding Lilly of cranberry juice. Lilly finished the glass and handed it back to Ronan who set it back on the table before pulling her back into his arms. “All will be well, just think of me and only me,” Ronan said before tilting Lilly’s face up to his with his forefinger. Then he claimed Lilly’s mouth with his her soft lips melding under his as he gave her bottom lip a gentle nip till her mouth opened under his. Lilly felt the warmth spiral from her belly as Ronan’s hands slid down her ribs to settle on her hips as he deepened the kiss his tongue twinning with hers in a gentle assault that soon sent her senses reeling. Lilly was dimly aware of being backed towards the bed as Ronan continued to kiss her, his hands easing down to cup her bottom and give it gentle squeezes that increased her excitement. Ronan reluctantly broke the kiss, he gave Lilly a smile as he untied the drawstring on his loose pants and let them fall to the floor leaving him naked. He leaned closer placing his mouth near Lilly’s left ear. “I will be gentle; do not be afraid of what is to happen. I too am nervous for I have never been a female’s first lover before, but if you relax and trust me all will be well.” Ronan murmured pressing a gentle kiss to Lilly’s head. “I trust you,” Lilly replied. Ronan didn’t give Lilly a chance to change her mind he bent and lifted her off her feet then placed her on the bed. He gazed down at her a moment then crawled onto the bed to hover over her. Ronan braced himself above Lilly one knee on either side of her studying her face for a moment, then he claimed her soft lips again distracting her while he reached out with his right hand to press the button that would start the video feed of them making love. He looked back at Lilly thinking how beautiful she looked, she was flushed pink and her fiery hair was spread across the white pillow like molten lava. He’d never seen a more desirable female and she was his. Lilly gave Ronan a nervous smile as she shifted beneath him on the bed. “Close your eyes,” Ronan murmured as he leaned forward to claim her lips again, he nibbled on her lower lip till her mouth softened under his and he eased his tongue into her mouth. Ronan fought the urge to just bury himself in her softness, despite everything he wanted to make this good for her. He broke the kiss to kiss down her jaw to her neck to nibble on the spot that always made her squirm while he eased his hand down her body to stroke between her legs in the way she liked. In their nights together Ronan had learned how to play Lilly’s body like a musical instrument, how to give her pleasure with just his hands and mouth. Ronan paused kissing her long enough to ease her nightgown up to her hips allowing him access while still preserving her privacy. Lilly opened her eyes giving him another nervous smile. “I’m ready,” Lilly said running her hands up Ronan’s corded arms to his sculpted shoulders. Ronan gave her a nod before bending to claim her lips again as he used his knees to ease her legs apart, bracing above Lilly he used his left hand to position himself at Lilly’s opening. Ronan eased back to study Lilly’s face and with a quick thrust buried himself to the hilt in her softness. Beneath him Lilly cried out in pain, her fingers digging into his biceps and her eyes snapping open. Lilly had expected it to sting, but it felt like Ronan had rent her with a poker, she bit her lower lip to not cry out as she felt tears leak from her eyes. Ronan cursed mentally and held still as he saw tears steam from Lilly’s eyes, he had thought it might be uncomfortable her first time but judging by her reaction and how tight she was Lilly was obviously in agony. “Forgive me,” Ronan said as he gritted his teeth, fighting the overwhelming urge to move. His little mate felt wonderful and it had been many days since he’d coupled with a female, holding still was taking every ounce of willpower. Bracing on his elbows Ronan used his thumbs to wipe the tears from Lilly’s cheeks. “It’s okay; just give me another minute it hurts less now.” Lily wiggled her hips and discovered that it hurt less now. Ronan still gritting his teeth managed a nod as Lilly shifted again and then wrapped her legs around his, he prayed to the universe she said he could move soon or he would surely die of want. “Now, move now,” Lilly said. Ronan managed a grunt and then slowly began to move, first thrusting slowly then increasing his pace when Lilly’s hands tightened on his arms. After a few minutes, he saw Lilly’s eyes widen then she closed them as her head arched backwards and with a final thrust, Ronan exploded in pleasure while beneath him Lilly let out a small gasp. Ronan eased out of Lilly’s body and reaching out slapped his hand on top of the cancel button shutting off the video feed before collapsing on his back beside Lilly his breath coming in ragged gasps. His first coupling with his mate had been surprising in that he’d not expected to feel such pleasure or closeness to her. Ronan reached out and pulled Lilly into an embrace, her head coming to rest on his chest. He simply had to hold her, in the past after being with a female he couldn’t wait to be done and go wash, but not now, all he wanted to do was hold her in his arms. “I am sorry if I hurt you.” Ronan said softly. “It’s all right, it only hurt at first, and it got much better. In fact, by the end, it felt wonderful, had I known how good it felt I might have given in to you sooner.” Lilly looked up at Ronan who gave her a lopsided grin. She had told the truth, at the end it had indeed felt wonderful, and she felt only a small twinge of pain now. Her head was all loopy and she was giddy with happiness, she didn’t know if it was because she and Ronan had just had sex or because of what he’d given her to drink or both. “I am glad you did not, I respect you for holding to your vows, and I am glad I am your first and your last,” Ronan replied as a wave of jealousy flooded him at the mere thought of another male touching Lilly, she was his mate from now till the day he died. “Once we are free of this vile place I vow I will never touch another female, you are all I shall ever want.” “Truly?” Lilly rolled onto her stomach, lying on Ronan’s broad chest as she looked up at him. “Truly, the people of my world enjoy sex more than many species, but once they find and claim their mate they are faithful until death. You are my mate Lilly, now let me tend you.” Ronan eased Lilly onto her back; he gave her forehead a quick kiss before crawling from the bed and waking naked to the bathroom. Ronan turned on the sink and looked down to see a smear of blood on himself, he frowned, he had obviously hurt Lilly more than she had admitted. That she had enjoyed their coupling at all was amazing, he made a vow to himself that from now on she would never feel pain again. Ronan quickly washed himself off and then wetted a small towel with warm water. Ronan stepped from the bathroom the towel in his hand and strode up to the bed, leaning over he eased up Lilly’s tangled nightgown to wash away the evidence of their lovemaking and several spots of blood from her pale thighs. Lilly gave him one of her timid smiles and then yawned. “Forgive me, I am suddenly so sleepy and my head feels all spinney. How much alcohol was in that drink?” “Only about twenty percent.” Ronan replied seeing Lilly give a half nod and then her head lolled to one side. Alarmed Ronan leaned forward to shake Lily and was rewarded with a small sleepy sigh. Wonderful he had drugged Lilly into unconsciousness; he’d meant to only relax her, next time less fion. Throwing the towel to the floor Ronan crawled into the bed beside Lilly and pulled her into his arms, despite everything he was happy, he had found a wonderful female and she was now his mate and he would kill anyone who ever hurt her again. Ronan kissed Lilly’s head as he settled into the bed beside her, his arm still about her waist, she might not know it but she was now a princess, and one day she would be a queen, and she would make a wonderful one he thought for she was all that was good and kind.