Ash: Love Me Harder - Alien Paranormal Romance (12 page)

Brook stood up. It was time for Ash to realize he would never be alone again, not as long as she was alive. She reached down and pulled him up.

“Let’s clean up.” Her voice came out heavy and needy.

They worked in silence making quick work of what needed to be done. Brook smiled because she wasn’t on the sidelines looking in, or being waited on. She was right there, pulling her weight, working side by side with the male she loved.

Ash went to his security room reviewing the footage taken during the day. Laughing at some antic that had been caught between Amber and Alexei before shutting the house up tight. Hand in hand, they walked up the stairs together.

She grabbed a change of clothes and headed for the shower. She got in thinking of Ash. His hands on her body. Her core temperature rose as the hot water rushed over her body making her skin slippery as her fingers found her breasts massaging them. A slight moan escaped her lips.

Pulling on a nipple, she thought of Ash as her eyes closed and she turned her face up to the water. A slight noise caught her attention. Ash was standing outside the shower watching her. He was naked and hard and his eyes were wide as he took her in. With a flourish, she opened the door letting the hot steam escape as he stepped in.

His hand went to her back where he dragged his fingers down, sending little erotic shocks to her blood like drugs on steroids. She opened her mouth in a gasp as her hands came up to her wet arms caressing them.

“Ash, I want to be yours.”

He nodded his head licking at a bead of water on the side of her neck.

“No, I want to be yours. Your mate, the one person who will never let you go. I want, I need to be one with you.”

“Are you sure? If we do this there’s no going back.”

“Will you always be with me Ash?”

“Yes,” he nodded, his head giving her sexy little bites against her throat.

“Will I always be in your mind?”

Again, he nodded his head. His chest pressed up against her back. The slight curve of his thick cock pressed against her rear and his fingers were pulling at her nipples causing her breath to catch as she talked.

“I want this, Ash. I love you.”

He growled swinging her into his arms and turning the shower off. He stepped out placed her on the thick bathroom rug and grabbed a towel.

She laughed. “Doing this the old fashioned way?”

“This way I get to touch you.” He took his time drying her, paying special attention to her body by kissing every place he toweled off. When she was nice and dry, he quickly took care of himself.

He swung her back in his arms and carried her to the bed. He laid her on it as if she were fine china that would break without the proper care. Her heart sped up with the way he was treating her.

“Love. My sisters and my daughter taught me how important that little word is and what it means,” he said.

“I love you, Brook, and I would never make you mine until I knew you felt the same way.”

“I do, Ash. I love you.” She wrapped her arms around his neck as she met him in a kiss. It was easy and gentle, a simple coming together of lips. A promise for tomorrow.

The easy kiss turned heated with his tongue invading her mouth. Her sounds of delight came out spurring him on.

“The sounds you make turn me on. I’m so hard.”

He rubbed his hardness against her pussy making her eyes roll back in her head.

“I have to have you deep within me, not backing out, Ash.” Her voice was husky with desire.

“Not going anywhere.” He licked down the front of her throat placing a stinging bite right where it met the rest of her body.

Sliding down, he buried his face in her chest inhaling deeply.

“You smell like berries, sweet and succulent, ripe enough to be picked.”

He drew a hard nipple into his mouth and sucked. She gave a keening cry as her hands caressed his body.

She lowered her hands to his rear, massaging his cheeks as she lifted her hips to rub against the bulge on her thigh. Pressing against his chest, she convinced him to turn over.

Her nipple came out of his mouth as she rolled with him. He reared up and took her other nipple in his mouth feeding on it. Sensations swamped her almost making her forget her objective.

Pulling her mind out of her bliss induced state, she settled over his thighs placing her hot center against his hard cock and rubbing. A mingled yell, his and hers came from them.

“You’re burning me, Brook.”

She gave a low moan and did it again riding against the thickness of his cock. There was a stream of heat as the wetness between her legs transferred to him.

His eyes changed, the red became deeper. They looked like two crystal clear rubies with an internal heat that would burn the hand of the fool willing to touch them.

Mmm, she basked in the glow of his eyes. Taking his cock in her hand, she placed it at the lips of her pussy rubbing it back and forth. He surged up unable to control his actions.

She laughed but kept him from charging in. Not yet, she was in control now.

“Do you like the way my slick pussy feels against you?” She teased him, her eyes crinkling with joy.

“You keep teasing me and you’re going to be stuffed full.” His voice sounded guttural as if he was just barely hanging on to his control. That wouldn’t do at all.

She wanted him wild, needy, and most of all not in control.

Taking his thickness, she rubbed the head against her making it slick and wet before she slid herself down on it just a little.

Wind blasted her lungs as she sucked in. The burn was incredible he was so big and she was extremely tight. He pushed against her ring of muscles making her eyes water. Maybe this wasn’t a good idea. They could just be very good friends.

Surging up, he passed the muscles causing her mouth to open wide but nothing came out. She panted hard as he stopped, giving her time to adjust.

“You did that like a pro.”

“Or a desperate male who wants nothing more than to sink deep into his female.”

His words helped her to relax. She was desperate to feel him too. Slowly she pushed herself up and slid back down on him. Several slides made her breath gasp in a pleasurable way before she took in a little more of him.

He held himself painstakingly still as she moved on him, wrecking his world even as she demanded more.

“Move, Ash.”

Wrapping his hands around her hips, he took over the momentum. Nice and steady as each stroke filled her a little more. He kept up as each slow inch disappeared into her until finally she was filled.

A fine bead of sweat rolled off her forehead and covered her body in a glistening sheen.

“You fit.” Her voice was filled with laughter and joy.

“Was there every any doubt?”

“Yeah, actually there was. You’re massive.”

He gave her that proud male smile and she leaned over and kissed his chest pulling a nipple into her mouth, lavishly sucking.

“These should be on display all the time.”

“I will if you will.” She just grinned at him. Somehow she didn’t think this new world had come that far.

His movement picked up a little faster as he lifted her, thrusting her up and down with the movement of his hips. She leaned forward placed her hands on his chest and began to move with him.

The walls of her pussy tugged on his cock sending deep sensations through her body. He was made for her and he filled her. She cried out as he pumped into her managing to hit her pleasure spots along the way.

His finger worked against her clit tweaking at it, rubbing and driving her desire to a fevered pitch. She slammed herself down around him wanting him harder and deeper.

“Ash,” she cried out with an unsteady voice. “I love you with my whole heart.”

Her eyes closed as he became a steady beat with her legs, pistoning up before he withdrew leaving her bereft for a moment then filling her again.

“Yes, Ash yes. I need to feel you deep in me. Give it to me. I want it all. Own me; I want to belong to you.”

She clamped down on his hardness making it difficult for him to pull out, increasing their pleasure each time she did it. Moans of ecstasy came out of her mouth.

He pinched her clit and pounded deeply into her releasing a tidal wave of sensation through her body. She came apart. Shattered into a million pieces in his arms. His body surrounding her kept her from being lost as she was swept away on a fast flowing sea.

He was still, his hard thickness pressed deep inside of her.

“Please,” she moaned unable to say another word.

He worked her body and pounded into her deeply. Each stroke went through her, claiming her. The last one went through her causing her to break apart again. He turned her over on that stroke and bit her at the juncture where her neck met her shoulder.

His teeth sank deep as he took her blood allowing his body to taste her as her DNA mingled with his. He gave her blood so they would be connected for all time. He felt his DNA become part of her as they came together as one. Mine, he thought before moving to the side and falling into an exhausted sleep.

*~*~*~*

She yawned and stretched her body. Her mate was amazing, she opened her eyes with a smile. Where was she? The landscape was barren, bleak.

“Mate?”

She looked around to see Ash in his beast form.

“Mate,” she answered with a smile. “Am I in your head?”

Ash nodded as he watched her. His eyes had crinkled at the side and the spark in them was vibrant.

“We’re mates.” She danced around throwing her hands up in the air, moving her legs in silly little happy gestures.

She brought a rumbling laughter from his chest.

“I don’t scare you?”

“You could never scare me. You love me, you adore me, and you take care of me.”

He nodded his head to everything she said. She walked closer allowing his huge claws to explore her in this place knowing he wouldn’t hurt her.

“The male loves to touch you here.” He touched her breast that seemed to sit up and beg for his attention. “These fascinate me. Our women don’t have breasts like this. They are very small.”

He swiped down her body making her burn. Reluctantly he turned away. She captured his hand against her.

“You don’t have to move away. I love the way you are, both in your human form and in your other form.”

Her hand patted the back of his, her touch allowing the tension in his arm to fade away.

“I never thought we would find you. Loneliness to the end of our days is what I expected and then you were there. I was surprised and confused even more than the male. I thought you wouldn’t want us.”

“Why would you think that?”

“You left.” The stark pain of his words reached out to wrap around her.

“Not on purpose. I didn’t have a choice and I came back as soon as I could.” She wrapped her arms around him her embrace letting him know how much she cared.

She gave a small laugh. She cared. Not because she was lonely or scared of being alone, she cared because her male or was it males, made her heart swell with love and warmth. They would do anything for her including walk through the hell she unintentionally brought with her. Neither had to do it but they did anyway. There was no way she was leaving him, not willingly. Her heart hardened and her determination doubled; she would do whatever it took to stay with them. She loved them.

“Tell me about your world.”

“This place is part of the planet where we were created. It used to be overrun with grass, trees, and plenty of fragrant fruit. Then the war came. Eventually it became a victim of what was happening on the planet.”

She placed her hand on his arm and walked through the barren landscape with him.

“I offered to fix it and the scientists laughed.”

She could feel his hurt as his eyes deepened and the glow around him became darker.

“I tried to explain that I could learn anything and be helpful in other ways but they rejected me. They couldn’t bring themselves to believe that I could do more than fight. When we left the planet this place was still barren.”

He took her in his arms and sat. “I am more than a warrior. I can bring peace and beauty, also.”

“You’re helping Kelli’s husband outside the barrier aren’t you?”

He nodded but kept silent.

Today he had given her the most precious gift she ever received. His trust. She closed her eyes and slept in the arms of the male she loved.

Brook woke to her frequency pulsing in her ear. She cast a frantic look over to Ash who nodded his head. Mentally she kicked it on.

“Hello.”

“Brook.”

The excited tones of Jazlyn washed over her. Brook’s shoulders sagged.

“Jaz, are you all right?”

“Just fine. You’re not going to believe this. They’re throwing me a party. I’m so excited.” Brook could imagine her jumping around in her apartment. “I never had a party before, but they said I deserve it and I could bring one friend. Will you come?”

The silence was filled with trepidation as Jaz waited for her reply.

“Of course I will come. You still don’t get it were friends, besties.”

“I know,” Jaz’s voice was shy. “I just keep waiting for you to come to your senses.”

“None of that. I won’t be coming to the senses you keep talking about.”

Jaz laughed as relief washed over her. “The party’s tonight. Come at six pm.

“All right, I’ll be there with bells on.” There was a pregnant silence. “I’ll explain that one later, Jaz.”

“All right see you soon.”

“The people she works with and her handlers are throwing her a party. I don’t know if I should be worried or not.”

“Why are you saying that?”

“They never do anything nice for her.” She flipped over to stare at one of the pics on his wall. A nagging feeling deep inside was haunting her. “What if it is the Patron’s way of singling her out.”

“Then we’ll just have to protect her. Remember we promised to look over Jaz and make sure no harm came to her.”

“That wasn’t fair of me. I should have told everyone about her.”

“If they cared they would have asked, besides Dante does nothing blind. I’m sure he knows all about her.”

She looked at him eyes wide for a moment before she shrugged. It was done now, there was no way to change it. If she were honest, she was glad they were looking over Jaz as well; she worried about her.

“Come on Mrs. Dare, let’s grab some breakfast.” A grin a mile long took over her face.

They were mated and she was the happiest woman in the world. She couldn’t wait to tell Jaz her good news.

“I’m probably worrying for nothing.” She grabbed a robe and followed him down the stairs.

*~*~*~*

Brook pulled at the dress once again; it clung to her like a second skin. Now that she was looking at it, she wasn’t sure what possessed her to buy it. She loved the color; it was a bright blue and went well with her skin tone. It highlighted her brown flawless skin and dark eyes. That’s why she bought it. The shimmer of the dress made her look ridiculously good.

She stepped into her high heels, something’s never change. The construction of the shoe was different, but a heel was a heel.

Standing in front of a reflective surface that Ash assured her was a mirror, she checked herself out. The mirror was part of the wall that blended into it until you step in front of it. Ash told her that body heat was what turned it into a reflective surface. The dress remained in place. It reminded her of a wrap dress but there were no hidden buttons or ties. It stayed in place just by telling it where to stay.

She walked as quietly as possible down the stairs in her heels. Ash was standing in the game room. His shoulders were sagged and the fire in his red eyes was banked.

“You miss them don’t you?”

He shrugged. “It’s been a long time since we’ve all been together.”

“We could go join them.”

“I don’t think you’re ready. You’re still adjusting to the Earth. You weren’t asleep, Brook, even if it felt that way. You were in Cryo and your body and your mind are still catching up to this time period. Shame on me if I were to ask you to leave the only comfort you’re starting to know.”

She nodded not wanting to argue with him. When she didn’t say anything, the tenseness his shoulders took on began to relax.

“Do you like my dress?”

“I love you in it. It’s beautiful.” He knew the right words to say.

They left the house in the hover. “Brook, are you still worried about your friend?”

“I am. The pit of my stomach is unsettled. Could be something I ate but…”

It just seemed so odd and sudden. Not one of them had gone out of their way to treat Jaz nicely the whole time Brook was there and now they throw her a party for a job well done. Something was off; she simply hoped she could put her finger on it before it bit both of them in the rear.

“I want to come with you.”

“I need to go alone. There is a reason they don’t like her around males. I still don’t understand it but I don’t want Jaz to feel out of place at her own party.”

“I still think I should come to watch over you and her also.”

“No, I’ll be ok, but if I frequency you, just come please.”

“I will. I’ll be around so it won’t take me long to get there.”

She opened her door and got out giving him a saucy grin. No doubt about it, she was slowly beginning to get used to this new world.

“Remember, you don’t have to frequency me. You have a direct line to me if something bothers you. Just talk to me, I will hear you.”

“This thing with Jaz has me so up in the air I forgot. My mate.” Her voice came out soft and loving. She moved over to his side and leaned in the hover to hug him.

“Can’t wait for tonight,” she whispered before turning away and disappearing into the door.

The walk to Jaz’s room was easy this time since she knew where she was going. Knocking on the door, she looked around wondering who lived in the apartments around her.

“Coming,” Jaz said from the other side of the door.

“Waiting,” she replied with a teasing voice.

“Brook!” she threw the door open wide. “I knew it was you because no one else ever visits me.”

“That’s way too sad. I will make sure to come often.”

“Bring your hot friend with you.” Her hand went to her mouth as her eyes got big as saucers. “I’m so sorry. I never say anything like that.”

“Hey, he is hot and you’re welcome to look, just don’t touch.”

Jaz’s cheeks heated with a flush. “I never…I mean I never have…I wouldn’t.” She stopped tripping over her tongue.

“I’m just teasing…I know you wouldn’t try anything with Ash. By the way, we’re mated now, that’s like being married.”

Jaz gave her a wide-eyed looked.

“Seriously Jaz, who changed all the words and did they do it for fun?” Brook sighed. “You don’t know what mated or married is?”

Jaz shook her head and looked at her.

“Married is like the circle of two. It’s the same thing. So is being mated, although I believe being mated may have more meaning since there is no divorce.”

Jaz nodded her head at her friend entering into the circle of two and threw her arms around her giving her a hug of congratulations. They danced around like teens and laughed before they remembered Jaz needed to get ready.

“What are you wearing to your party?”

“I can’t believe I’m having a party. I feel so important.”

Brook gave her a sad smile before making a beeline for her closet. “Where are your going out clothes, Jaz.”

“I never go out. It is forbidden.”

Brooks ground her teeth as she snapped her jaw closed to keep her words at bay.

“What about what you bought at Jen’s the other day?”

“You bought that, Brook. Do you think I can wear something that elegant?”

“Of course you can. Why do you think we bought it?” Brook stressed the we as she watched Jaz.

It was in the corner of her closet hiding but still elegantly placed. Brook brought it out and helped her pick through her meager jewelry selection.

“Do you ever spend the money you make?”

“Not really. I buy food and things for the apartment but I never go out. It just seems like a waste to watch life when you know you can never have one.”

Brook looked at her with an unreadable expression. “You don’t do anything?”

Jaz looked around the room checking the lights and several other fixtures before she answered.

“I sneak out,” she whispered, looking guilty.

Brook nodded understanding and placed a finger to her lips. It was all she needed to know. There was fight in Jaz. She kept it hidden but it was there. If Brook was right, she was going to need it.

Brook took a seat in the living room as she waited for Jaz to come out. She walked out wearing a teal gown that made her hair sparkle like fire.

“You look gorgeous.”

“Thank you, it’s the dress!”

“No Jaz, it’s all you. Hey, you may even find a hot man of your own tonight.”

Jaz gave her a sad look. “That’s not in my future.”

“Take it from me, no one really knows what their future will hold.” They walked out of the door together and took the lift to the floor for the party.

The room was brightly decorated but there were only two people there.

“Are we early?” Brook asked looking around.

“No, you’re right on time, no one else came,” one of the two men said.

Brook bit her lower lip trying to keep quiet so that Jaz could sort this out on her own.

“We’re her handlers, we had to be here. There’s cake and cookies on the table. This is your two-week notice, Jazlyn. Your job officially ends today. In two weeks we will collect you.”

Her face crumpled and tears swam in her eyes, but she didn’t shed one of them. Her shoulders straightened as she nodded her head in understanding.

“You’ve been given permission to leave the campus. Go do whatever you want as long as you’re back at the appointed time.”

She nodded again as the men turned and walked away.

“Jaz?”

“They got me cake.” Her throat worked around the words. “Do you want some? And there’s punch too.”

“What’s going on?” Brook took her arm and turned her so she could see her face.

“You’re the best friend I ever had, Brook. You should leave now.”

“Ash, I need you.”

“Coming.”

“Let’s go. I don’t know what’s happening, but you’re not staying here.”

“I have to stay here. I just want my two weeks to be peaceful…stare at pictures.”

“Perfect,” Brook said, leading her without resistance back to her apartment. “Ash has beautiful pictures on his walls. There’s a bedroom in his house you will love, I thought of you the minute I saw it. Is there anything here you want?”

Jaz looked around and shook her head. “Ok, but I am bringing the things you got at the gallery; that was some cute stuff.”

Brook packed for her and went to answer the door when Ash knocked.

“Jaz, you’re going to eventually have to tell me what’s going on.” She sighed. “But not tonight.”

Jaz followed her out the apartment and into Ash’s car. Brook looked at Ash and nodded her head as they drove in silence. Jaz was in trouble, but she wasn’t sure what kind.