Two Hearts

Chapter 8 - Two Hearts

Emily sat down on the couch with a groan, leaning back into the plush cushion. It felt good to rest her feet after a long day. Her swollen ankles definitely weren't helpful!

She craved some food and a hot bath — after she rested for a while.

It had been...what...seven months since she and Bhehre had officially become lifemates. That time had been a rollercoaster as they both got to learn exactly what each other liked, their bodies constantly coming together. The first few days back to work had involved frequent break room quickies in various positions. They were like bunnies in heat.

They couldn't get enough of each other.

Their constant romps was partly responsible for her current condition. That and a fertility treatment that would allow her to even have pups with Bhehre. Many tears had been shed with the trials and failures. A month of bad news had eventually turned to good news at last.

The door whooshed open and Emily tried to make her escape to the bedroom, grunting as she tried to put her sore muscles back to work. Her rounded belly was not helping the situation, either. As the pup grew inside of her, she found it increasingly difficult to sit up or do other activities, like bending over, squatting, or rolling over.

She gave up and slumped into the couch. Behind her she heard the soft groans of pain that usually accompanied her mate after a long day.

Today the rain had brought in more customers and Emily had jumped in to help despite Bhehre's protests. Together, Bhehre, the new waiter, and her kept the customers happy and well served. Being on her feet so long was exhausting. Carrying a Yautja pup definitely had its downsides — they grew fast.

Bhehre appeared in front of her when she opened her eyes, the gentle giant standing there with folded arms.

His emerald eyes were slightly narrowed, his mandibles tight over his inner mouth, and cocking his head to the side. He still wore his apron, a stained brown thing that was well worn and emphasized his own belly.

"Leave it to me to pick the most stubborn female on the planet." Bhehre came to sit on the ottoman in front of her, a large hand coming to caress her basketball sized belly.

She liked how his warm hand felt. His warmth had a way of comforting her.

"I was stubborn for a reason. I wanted to help."

The portly Yautja huffed, "Not in your condition. You are with pup. You must rest."

"But—"

"I appreciate the help, love, but your comfort is number one." He continued.

Soft purrs rumbled in his chest as he scooped her into his arms and nuzzled her. Sighing in content, Emily wrapped her arms around his neck. "What about you? Is your knee okay?" She placed soft kisses on his neck and lied there.

He mumbled something she couldn't hear, "It is painful but I will survive."

Pulling back to meet his eyes, Emily shook her head. "Is there anything about it I can do to help, babe?"

"Your presence is all I need. Are you feeling better? Your hips and back?" His eyes lowered to focus on her rounded belly. He pushed up her shirt to expose her bare skin and purred as he rubbed light circles on it.

A soft groan left her mouth while he massaged her stretched skin. Her back arched into his touch, the sensation comforting. Gently he laid her back on the couch and moved his hands up her chest where he popped the buttons off of her shirt until her bound breasts were revealed. A claw popped the clasp open and tossed it aside so her breasts were fully freed. They had grown a bit due to the pregnancy and they seemed to be one of Bhehre's favorite parts of her changing body.

His large hands caressed her sensitive flesh, his rough skin scratchy. She couldn't help the soft moan that escaped her throat. Electric lightning shot through her body and right down to her center.

That was all Bhehre needed for him to doff his apron and loincloth. Emily was quickly rotated to be lying on the couch and he quickly thrusted himself inside of her with a savage growl. He gave her no mercy, his pelvis meeting her fleshy thighs. Her Yautja mate set a fast and brutal pace that had her screaming and tugging his long black locs — the action pushing him further on.

"Mine. Mine. Mine. Mine! You. Are. Mine!" Each word was punctuated with a thrust of his cock deep inside of her. His tip hit a sensitive spot each time and drove her wild.

It felt so good and sent electric bolts through her already overly sensitive body. The ridges on the underside of his cock, full of ridges and bumps, stroked her insides deliciously.

No other male would ever satisfy her like he did. None could ever compare. She didn't want any other, either. He was the only one who could make her feel this way.

They both came with shared cries of release, his mighty roar rattling the walls. Their panting filled the void of the room. Rain hitting the window outside was the only other sound, the sound helping them to relax as Bhehre pulled himself free and big spooned Emily on the couch. She rolled to nuzzle against his chest and quickly fell asleep. Bhehre lied there on his back with Emily in his arms, perfectly content.

The rain continued to pour outside, a familiar sound by now due to the rainy season. Blurred neon shone through the windows in distorted beams of light. Fractures of blue, yellow, and green scattered across the furniture and the two mates cuddling on the couch.

Bhehre watched Emily sleep, a sliver of blue cast over her body as she slept. He couldn't believe his luck. He may never come to terms with it. This female had proven that he was still worthy and had endured painful medical procedures just so she could carry his young. Their DNA had been too different, but Yautja medical science was fairly advanced and solved that issue.

Here they were now, a pup on the way and Emily proving to be stubborn along every step of the way. He loved her even more than he ever thought possible.

When this little human had walked into his bar, so quiet and unassuming, he had never thought he would end up mated to her. That they would spend the evenings coming together again and again until Emily was sore. Together they had overcome a threat that tried to pull them apart — they endured and won. Their future looked bright and full of possibilities. He looked forward to what each new day would bring.

It was a beautiful thing when two hearts came together in love and trust.

With a yawn, his mandibles spreading wide, he let himself drift to sleep to the lullaby of the rain, the soft drumming of thunder helping him along.

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A/N: Thank you to everyone who gave this a chance! We're finally at the end! I have plans for another short story in a different AU from my main story line but it's still in the plotting phase. If you haven't already, check out my main fic "The Elder's Mate"! It's got one more chapter and it's finished! After that one, I will start up the second book, "Star Child". It has a few chapters already completed so I will get that going when the main one is done. Have a great day!