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Myla
As soon as the door slides shut, I round on Vi’del and, taking a page from Tia’s book, plaster my body against his. Arms wrap around his neck, dragging his soft, luscious lips closer to mine until they collide together. His tongue moves seductively over mine, tasting of impatience and passion. Two strong hands squeeze my ass, and I hike one leg around his waist.
After all the sex we’ve had, you’d think the heat—the sheer, desperate need —would cool a little, but it’s only growing hotter with every passing day.
Hands from behind reach around and slip under my shirt. I refuse to break the kiss with Vi’del to see whether it’s Zeno or Tekil. Gentle fingers skim my stomach before moving upward, lightly pinching both nipples before cupping my heavy breasts. I moan into Vi’del’s mouth.
Another set of hands unbutton my pants, sliding them down my legs, and leaving me exposed (actually, I like to call it ready ). One large finger teases my entrance before diving inside and doing what I wish one of them would do with his cock.
I’m dripping wet.
Hands glide down my hips, lips kissing the right side of my neck. I tilt my head, giving him better access. I’m lost in pleasure and not sure who is doing what at this point, but I don’t care.
Now hands circle my hips, lifting me off my feet and breaking the kiss. I smile at Tekil, running my fingers over his smooth shoulders.
“I loved your fur, but this is really sexy too.” I purr like a kitten, even as I stroke his chest like a cheetah in heat.
Laying me on the edge of the bed, all three slowly undress, staring at me with burning lust. I’m now a little anxious about what’s to come, but also incredibly excited.
Zeno steps forward, fingers slowly trailing up the inside of my thigh, tracing over my clit, down to my vagina, and then to the nether region. Teasing the entrance, sparks ignite in his eyes and I know what’s coming…
Waking up in a pile of arms and legs, it’s hard to tell where they end and I begin. A smile of intense satisfaction creeps across my face as I think this is the way it should be.
All night long we went it at it—as though it was the first time, or perhaps our last.
I never knew my heart could contain so much love.
Now I freeze, my breath hitching a little because I know I can’t possibly live without them. I love all three of them. Each man is unique, intense, protective…and offering me a love so powerful it’s overwhelming. I am drowning in their combined arbor, as though each one is a physical extension of my own beating heart, the ground beneath my feet, the oxygen in my lungs… There’s no way I can ever leave them.
This epiphany is bittersweet, as I know I can never go home either. They could never be happy there, and I don’t think my parents could ever accept all three of them.
Still, I need to tell them what happened so they don’t worry about me, I remind myself. I’ll talk to Tia and see if there’s a way to get in touch from here in space.
I also need to let Aunt Viv know that I’m alive and well, and very happy. Maybe she can help break the news and smooth it over with Mom and Dad.
Scratch that. I can’t put her in that position! I chide myself. It’s time to put on my big girl panties and handle the situation myself. Mom and Dad have each other, and although I want them to approve of my choices, it’s not actually necessary, either. This is my life. I’ve finally begun to live.
I know in the depths of my soul that I’m so not the same girl who waved goodbye to my parents months ago, assuring them that everything would be okay and I’d be back in a while. I’m actually a better person, more confident, more alive…a real woman now, no longer a na?ve farm girl.
And let’s not forget that my hands can shift into claws, I think that maybe my teeth can morph into pointed ends...oh right, and I’ve got like x-ray night vision or something too…
Do I have any idea how to explain that part, let alone the alien polygamy thing? Nope. But no sense stressing over that right now; I’ll cross that proverbial galactic bridge when I come to it.
To the right of me, Tekil stretches his neck a little and kisses my temple. I turn my head toward him, smiling.
“Good morning.”
His eyes softly close again in that half-state somewhere between waking and sleeping.
“Why are you awake so early?” he asks in a soft, raspy voice.
“Just thinking.”
He wraps his arm around my waist, pulling me closer to him, until my head is tucked under his chin. “About what?”
“About how I need to let Mom and Dad know that I’m okay, but I won’t be coming home,” I reply, sadness dripping into my voice.
“I am sorry, Myla.” He kisses the top of my head.
“It’s okay. I’m not the same anymore.”
“So, you will stay with us on Taugon?” he asks. Now he’s completely awake.
Vi’del stirs on my left, pulling me away from Tekil and into his arms.
“Of course she will.”
I smile at his certainty. “You sound sure of that. Give me one good reason why I should,” I say playfully, fishing for compliments.
I want to hear them say it.
Zeno chuckles from the foot of the bed. His hand circles my foot, slowly massaging it; a light kiss touches my big toe.
Tekil leans up on one elbow, props his head in his hand. “You are our mate.”
Lightly cupping my cheek, Vi’del gently turns my head toward him, kissing me tenderly. “We cannot live without you.”
Close, but I still want more. I want to hear that they feel the same way I do, that I’m more than their ‘mate’…even though Vi’del basically said what I need to hear.
Zeno squeezes my foot gently, crawling up my body to plant a tender kiss on my lips. Of the three, he seems to be more in tune with my moods.
“We love you.” He kisses me again, slowly this time. “Is that what you were after?”
I giggle. “Maybe.”
Another, deeper kiss ensues, and when his hands wander down my hips, I put mine on his chest and lightly push him away.
“I can’t! After last night, I can barely move.”
Staring into my eyes, Zeno looks playful, happy. “I am not sorry.”
“I’m not either, but I need to let my lady bits recover a little.”
He laughs, then crawls back to the bottom of the bed and begins massaging my feet, which feels so good.
“What do you think Taugon will be like?” I ask.
Tekil takes my hand, intertwining our fingers. “From the images, the world itself is one of trees, waterfalls, and wild beauty. It’s very cold at night, and extremely hot during the day. I imagine the city that is being constructed will resemble those on our home planet.”
“I’ve got to admit—I’m a little nervous.”
Tekil kisses my fingers. “There is no need. We will protect you.”
“I know, I know, it’s just all so new. And what will I do there?”
Vi’del kisses the top of my head. “We will figure it out. You do know that Taugon is where Tia met Moak, Serkan and Bastian?”
“Really?”
“Yes. They were in the final phase of ‘training’ when Tia rescued them.”
“She rescued them? Huh.” I pause, smiling faintly. “Actually, somehow that doesn’t surprise me.”
My mind swirls with endless imaginings of what Taugon will be like. I always wanted more out of life, so maybe I can find my place, become a productive member of this new world and society. I still have one more hurdle to face however, before that can happen.
Zeno gives my foot another squeeze then sits up on the side of the bed. “I can practically hear you thinking. Let us get dressed, enjoy breakfast, and then we will find Serkan and see about setting up a communications link to Earth, so you can talk with your family.”
“That sounds good,” I reply, but I can’t completely shake the butterflies in my stomach. I sigh, taking a deep breath.
One step at a time.