Chapter Three #2
The tail lashed as it went past her, so she definitely was seeing what she thought she was seeing.
Lady, why are you huddling on the floor?
Because I can t hover, Overseer Zell.
He chuckled and crouched in front of her. Look at me.
She said, It is inappropriate.
A slim, smooth appendage slid under her chin and lifted her head to look at him. Interesting. You are cute. Like a child s toy,
She swallowed. I am above average for my species.
The tail wrapped around her throat and lifted her. She remained limp until he dragged her to standing. Zell examined her, turning her head from side to side. When the tail loosened, she breathed calmly. Remaining calm was her superpower.
Being eye-to-nipple with the ruler of a star system wasn t what she had anticipated. His torso was covered with glyphs and markings that were carved into his chest in black and gold. They were very pretty but not shown in his statuary.
He sighed. Look up.
She looked at his features, the black eyes, red skin, and black and gold ombre hair. She smiled. Good evening, Overseer Zell, third among ancient Hmrain.
You have done research.
It was a boring flight.
He blinked in surprise and then smiled. Was it a great distance?
More than my people could manage in a hundred lifetimes, but by your standards, no.
Where are your people?
Scattered through the stars. Our world is dead.
He paused. My sympathies.
Thank you. It makes it easier to travel.
Why?
I can never return home. I know not to keep things I can t carry.
Where did they find you?
The companion temple. I got there through a comedy of errors and was found to have a high sensuality rating. When they asked for me to come here, I wasn t doing anything interesting at the time. She paused. May I clean up my mess?
He glanced toward the balcony. The bots are at it. How far did you get?
Pretty far. Is that the purpose of the statues, or do you just have an enormous... ego?
He jolted and looked at her. What did you say?
Well, I have run out of introductory protocol moves, so now I have to go on instinct. I am terribly blunt, so you might want to grab one of the other ladies.
Why did they bring you here?
Oh, they want you to assist in getting mineral rights to a gemstone-laden asteroid field. They didn t say who you had to negotiate with, but the inference was that you didn t own it yet.
Zell looked at her and touched her cheek, smiling softly. What do you want?
Uh... I have an attendance contract, which I have completed, and then there is a performance contract, which requires two orgasms per week. I think I am done there. And after that, they send me back to the Temple.
Is the Temple home?
It is a good place with good people. She shrugged. They allowed me to give into my impulses, which is funny because it was something I couldn t do at home.
What impulses?
The ones that made a mess of that statue. Sorry about that.
They were suggested by an artist a few centuries ago. You are the first candidate to use them for the intended purpose. I have another question.
Please. My evening is pretty free.
Why aren t you unconscious?
What?
You put out a lot of energy. Why haven t you fainted?
She shrugged. This wasn t even my best effort. My compliments to the sculptor.
He walked over to the statue, leaving her standing with no tail interference.
He was wearing trousers or a long skirt that was belted at his waist and nothing on his torso.
He watched the rat-sized bots cleaning the statue and ran his fingers across the appendage in surprise before sliding his smallest finger along the join between erection and body.
He bent and slipped his fingers along whatever remained on the stone belly.
He turned and looked at her, his thumb rubbing against his fingers.
She watched him calmly as he lifted his fingers to his lips and licked cautiously.
There was a gold flicker in his eyes as he licked again.
This is interesting to wake up to. Are you in heat?
She shook her head. No.
So, this is average?
Sage shrugged. No. I will be receptive in the next few days, but it has been made clear that I am not your type. I do not wear your preferred body style. I have to compensate with a tremendous pheromone load.
He moved, and she blinked as he was suddenly in front of her. Compensate?
Use everything I have to create the same effect.
I see. Do you have energy left?
She paused. Sure. Why?
Gaining the shockwaves through the layers of the tower was good, but I would like to experience you in person.
Oh. I suppose so. That is what I am here for.
He smiled. Thank you for your enthusiasm.
Would you prefer terror? Horror? Soft whimpering in panic? I am sure I can manage those.
Zell shook his head. No. I have had enough of that for several eons.
Sage looked at his grim features. What?
He kissed her, stroking his tongue across her lips before delving inside. He knew what kissing was. Not all species did.
He lifted his head. You may touch me as you wish.
She reached out and held his head as he kissed her.
The kiss was sweet, and she wanted sweet more than anything, but when his hand pressed her waist to him, she let the more animalistic urges take over.
It was a frenzy of touching and stroking, and her clothing was pulled up and out of the way.
He knelt and pulled her onto him. She sank to the hilt, inhaling sharply, but then she started moving on him and continued until the lust built, and she slid her fingers between them, teasing her clit until she cried out.
He groaned and shuddered, gripping her hips. He opened his eyes, and she saw stars in the dark depths.
That is extraordinary. He smiled at her.
She nodded and caught her breath. I am glad you enjoyed it. I believe that my travel has caught up to me. I need some rest.
He smiled and pulled her off him. That was an excellent way to rise. Thank you.
She nodded and walked slowly to the lavatory. Once the necessary things had been taken care of, she moved to the shower and discarded the red clothing. She cleaned and dried herself before walking out to find the bed platform. She curled up and pulled a top sheet over her.
Sage remembered some perfunctory couplings back on Earth, but she had never felt like everything was taken and nothing was given. She felt hollow, cold, and empty. That was not normal.
Twenty-nine days, and she could head home. Zell hadn t ejaculated, so she was free and clear if he missed the next few days. He was going to be busy for the next little while, so her receptive phase was going to pass, not that he would be back. He and his people had what they needed.
She settled in and let the humming of her body sing her to sleep.