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Untitled Part 24

"Maybe you should consider dull your talons a bit." Ray said as she applied the gel medicine onto her bruised waist, along with all the pinpricks he had left on her body.

"I fail to see the reason why I should, it'd show them I'm weak," he replied, their talons were part of their weapons as well, other clan brothers would definitely laugh at him if they saw his dull, useless hands, he could already imagine what they would say in his head, no way, not while they were still onboard the clan vessel anyways. He continued: "my marks on you would remind the others that you belong to me, a fair warning to keep them away from you," his incendiary gaze fell to her nude body and stopped, his chest rumbling loudly with pride. Her body was such a temptation to his eyes, especially with his marks, her alluring curves and fair skin were attractive to him in her own alien way, he hadn't realized until this very moment, not to mention the softness of her body, her scent, her taste, her moans, and how good she felt around him. Pauk, he had to stop himself from going there, he could already feel his sheath begin to loosen.

"One person is interested in me doesn't mean all of your people are interested in me. You keep saying that like I'm your property or something," she frowned at him, applying some gel between her legs to reduce the irritation. His never-ending gaze at her marks told her it meant a great deal to him, it seemed like no matter where she was in the galaxy, this particular method of possession he exhibited over her was universal between all males. Men and their stupid male pride.

"One is enough for me. After last night, I'm sure my claim on you is pretty clear to everyone by now." Admittedly, his pride felt immensely satisfied, and in doing so their secret mating also went public, it was definitely a huge blow among his clan. It hadn't been his original intention to make this secret known to them, but this wasn't the first time he'd underestimated her effect on him, now he had to face the unknown consequences, sooner or later they would summon him. He guaranteed it.

"About last night, we need to talk about this." Her eyes shifted to his face, "slave? Really? What were you thinking, Red?" Her blaming tone went up a few decibels, staring at him accusingly.

"You seemed enjoyed playing that role last night, if I remembered correctly," his lower mandibles flared in excitement as he recalled how she'd teased him to lose his exceptional patience in public, and how far he'd fallen for her act that he didn't even care about the consequences he was about to face no more. He couldn't say her act was unwelcome, on the contrary, it was extremely pleasing, especially the control he exerted over her...so exquisite. Again, the things she did to him...pauk!

"I'm being serious," she glared at him, began to put on her leather outfit that barely concealed the marks on her body. The roleplay was fun last night, but she wasn't going to let him to get away with it today, this conversation was way overdue, they needed to talk, now. "I get it you can't take me home, but you could've at least discussed this with me first." She sat on the edge of the bed, next to him.

"I did what I had to do, there was no other way," he said grimly.

"And you think this is better? They all know our secret now, they would spurn us both, especially me, in case you hadn't noticed I'm not welcomed here." She said with concerns.

"You know full well as I do that I will not allow anyone or anything to harm you," there was a hint of anger laced in his voice for doubting his ability to protect her.

"But you don't know what they will do to me or you, I could drag you down with me. Why am I here, Red?" She asked him softly, locking her eyes onto him.

Something had changed between them, she could feel it, those feelings she'd been holding back for him were not unnoticed, she knew she held a great deal of affection for him, even started to consider staying here with him, but before she fell for him completely in this taboo relationship, she wanted to know if he felt the same way about her, she needed to know what he really wanted from her.