Chapter Six
Astra
I wake with immense pressure building in my belly. I am lying on top of Zev. He has a tight hold on my hips as he fucks me from below. “Oh my God,” I moan.
“There’s my sweet flower,” he grunts as he starts to fuck me harder. He is moving my hips to meet his thrusts, so I begin to mimic that motion. It forces a grunt out of me each time he fills me completely.
“Zev,” I moan.
“That’s my girl, Astra. Take my come,” he growls.
As an orgasm takes over my body, I sink my teeth into his chest and rock my hips the way he showed me how.
When I finally let up on my bite, my orgasm is still pouring out of me.
He grabs the back of my neck and pulls me closer.
I scream out as another orgasm slams down when he bites down hard on my neck.
We both moan through our release before I relax on his chest with him still buried inside of me.
“Mmmmm,” I groan.
“Are you okay?” he asks.
“Mmm. Yeah. Sorry, I bit you. I don’t know why I did that,” I sigh.
“It’s instinctive,” he says. “You’ve detoxed the Hydrovita out of your system.”
“How long was I asleep for?” I ask.
“The first time I woke, it had been eight hours. I think it’s been about a day and a half. We got to Torvex about four hours ago.”
“Mmm. Next time, fuck me while I’m awake. I wanna know what it feels like in the beginning too,” I say.
“How do you feel?”
“Like I have a giant cock inside of me,” I remark. I tighten my muscles, and he groans when I squeeze him. What was that? I do it again, and he growls. “Is that a good sound or bad?”
“Good. I’m going to fuck you again if you don’t knock it off,” he says, rolling me to the bed beside him.
“We have to get up, don’t we?” I ask.
“We do,” he says. “Unfortunately.”
“Alright,” I sigh as I get up. “Why don’t I have a shirt on?”
“Because I wanted to feel my girl against my body as I fucked her,” he says.
“How’d she feel?” I ask when he stands in front of me and lifts my chin. God, he is so handsome. He has a rugged look about him. His fully bearded face looks as though it was sculpted by the gods just for me.
“Like heaven,” he murmurs before leaning down and kissing me. He turns and grabs a towel before he starts to clean me where I stand.
“What… Why are you cleaning me?” I ask.
“I made the mess. I should clean it up,” he remarks. “Is that okay?”
“Yeah. Just new,” I say. Everything feels so natural. As time goes on, it’s like a fog has been lifted off my soul.
“Good. Get dressed. Marta brought down some better-fitting clothes,” he says. I grab the clothing and start to get dressed as he does the same. When we are done, I feel so much better not being in those hideous lavender-colored clothes.
“Can I get rid of this brand?” I ask. “Is that possible?”
“It is,” he says. “Let’s get off the boat, and we can get that taken care of.”
We go upstairs to the top deck before he leads me off and onto a dock. Everything is beautiful. The air smells clean, and my mind is at peace. I never realized just how suffocating Ossara really was until now. We get off the dock and walk down a gravel path.
“How far do we have to go?” I ask.
“Not far,” he says. “Our home is on the beach.”
“Our?”
“Yes,” he says. “Unless you’d rather live elsewhere.”
“No. No. With you is good,” I say.
“Do you still want to stab me?” he asks with a grin.
“Not really,” I smile. “I’d much rather you be inside of me.”
“You know what that is, right?”
“What?” I ask.
“That is the connection,” he says. “It will make you unbelievably horny. Both of us, actually. I was thinking the urge would go away, but I could live inside of you.”
“I will happily be your new home,” I say sweetly.
We step off the gravel path and make our way to the front door. When we go inside, Ren is sitting on the couch.
“Hey. She didn’t kill you in your sleep,” he smiles.
“I’d rather other things happen during sleep,” I shrug.
Clearly, he knows that Zev fucked me like a horny, rabid bear.
Does he know that his brother has a dick the size of my arm?
How does it fit inside of me? I wonder if it would be just as pleasurable if he took my ass.
Would I like sucking his cock if I had a choice?
So much to learn, but I’m free now. I have my whole life to learn things with him.
Should I be upset that he did that while I was sleeping?
Probably, but it’s almost like I inherently know that he won’t hurt me.
On the flip side, he is over seven feet tall, and I’ve always been taught that beyond the walls are cannibals and savages.
I don’t think we were ever told what a savage was.
Being grouped with a cannibal, I guess, is what made it sound bad.
“Would you like me to explain the story of the savages?” Zev asks.
“What? Oh, right. Yeah,” I say.
“About fifty years after the Great War, they started the Hydrovita. The people of Torvex weren’t falling for it.
Our ancestors were essentially banished behind the wall they were building.
They initially went to the mountains and would kill anyone who came too close.
They got so hungry that they started to sacrifice themselves for others to eat.
Eventually, they moved to the coast and then to this island.
This was one of the few lucky spots that wasn’t completely destroyed, so the people of Torvex were able to thrive and repopulate.
Over time, the abilities appeared. Over the course of ten years, they were fully developed,” he explains.
“So yes, they were angry and forced to do awful things to survive, but that is not all the people of Torvex are known for. We were the first to cure all cancers. We developed the healing wipe that Ossara uses.”
“So they were kicked out for not wanting to be manipulated?” I ask. “That’s dumb.”
“It is,” he says. “Our goal is to free the people of Ossara. There is an entire world out there that is coming back from the war. They still have so much to learn.”
“I wish I could help,” I say. “I just don’t know how.”
“First, we need to bring out your abilities and help you control them,” Ren says. “You also need to learn how to swim.”
“Pass,” I frown, making both of them laugh.
“No, you do. You need to be able to get back to the boat with or without Zev,” he says with a smile. “Abilities first, though. They could very well help you in that respect.”
“How do I get them?” I ask.
“We do certain things to help trigger them,” Zev says. “Let’s take care of this brand first.”
“We have a meeting with everyone after a while,” Ren says. “Let’s handle this brand, okay?”
“Yes, please,” I say. “Can you replace it?”
“With what?” he asks. I take his wrist and flip it over to show his tattoo.
“This,” I say. I trace the lines with my fingertips, feeling the power thrumming beneath his skin when his muscles flex under my touch.
The dark, interwoven vines spiral up from his wrist, twisting like a double helix, reminding me of the genetic mutations that set us apart and make us resistant to Ossara’s control.
At the center of the design is an almost glowing pink orb that emanates the same energy that runs through both of us.
Surrounding the orb are two crescent moons.
There are angular patterns weaving around the edges.
Together, these shapes form something that feels ancient and new all at once, serving as a permanent reminder of who he is.
.. Who we are… Who we are meant to be. It’s stunning, and soon, it will be mine too.
“I have just the person who can remove the brand and replace it. Are you sure you want this?” he asks.
“Yes. It reminds me of us,” I say, my fingers still gently moving across his skin.
“It’s from a dream I had as a child,” he says. “When I gained my abilities, I had a dream for days on end of this design.”
“It’s gorgeous,” I say. When I meet his eyes, I see a look of admiration and primal instinct staring back at me. Zev gently cups my cheek, and I sigh as I lean into his touch.
“Want me to let Juni know?” Ren asks.
“Please,” Zev says, pulling himself back slightly from his thoughts.
“Okay. Help her shower and get ready. Everyone wants to meet her,” Ren says. “I don’t mean to be a cockblock, but try not to rail her in the shower. Everyone is waiting.”
“I understand,” Zev says, still looking at me. Ren sighs heavily, and Zev smirks.
“Christ. How long does this shit last where you are hyper-focused on getting your dick wet?” Ren asks.
“Until the connection is complete,” Zev says. “As soon as she gets her abilities, it should let up.”
“Do you know that for sure?” he asks.
“No, but I’d like for you to go away anyway,” Zev says. I am completely lost in his touch, unable to speak or move.
“Yeah. Yeah. Hurry up,” Ren chuckles.
When he leaves, Zev scoops me up and carries me through the house to the bathroom. He sets me down on my feet. I immediately start taking my clothes off. I feel as though I am not in control of my body.
“Are you…”
“No,” he chuckles. “That’s hormones, love.”
“Oh,” I say, pulling at his clothes until he is naked as well. The steam from the shower has filled the room, but I am captivated by the sight of his cock. I want something, but I don’t know how to vocalize it. I do the only thing I am confident in doing and sink to my knees.
“Astra, I am your equal. You do not have to kneel for me,” he says, lifting my chin.
“I want to kneel for you, Zev. I want to give you the entirety of my mind, body, and soul. I wanted freedom, but I am giving you control. I need a sense of guidance and safety that I know you can provide. I know that you will guide me through this journey and help me emerge on the other side a strong version of myself,” I nearly beg.
“Fuck me like you own me, Zev, because you do. You own me because I am giving myself to you. This is the only way I know how to commit. I swear to you, I want this. I want you. I want us.”