Depths Of Desire XW5 (12 page)

She wondered if he’d ever trust her now
that he knew. They needed each other to fight and win against the Egesa.
Somehow they needed to make this right.

“That was one of your fighter ships we
detected in orbit around Earth, wasn’t it?”

“Not a fighter.”

“Fine. A splitter ship. Isn’t that what you
all call it?”

“Yes.” Limited weapons with a very limited
firing range. But very fast.

“Just the one?”

“No. A small squadron of various ship
types. Most unarmed. Our resources are sparse.”

“So that’s how you knew what happened to
Xylon.” He nodded his head as he spoke, not actually directing his words to
her, but more to himself. His gaze locked with hers again. “So why are you
helping Xylon and Earth? What do the shifters care?”

“They don’t. I do. I’m part Xylon, part
human, and part shifter. I was raised in all three worlds. Because of my
multi-planet and multicultural knowledge, Laszlo recruited me. He’d already
spoken to certain members of Earth’s top allied organization about the Egesa.
They’d apparently balked at his words, at first, but then agreed to support an
exchange of information.”

“And you agreed to it too. Just like that.”

“He promised me some desperately needed
resources for the shifter rebels under my command.”

“Rebels.” Torque frowned. “The shifters are
stick-up-their-ass loyalists. They don’t have rebels.”

“They do now. And careful how you talk
about my people.”

Torque’s eyes narrowed. “You have a lot of
people, Jaeda. So, let’s get all this straight. Sometime recently, Laszlo
arranged an alliance between Earth and Xylon.”

“Yes, which you already know. An exchange
of information and contact. Me here and Briggs on Xylon.”

“So we all were told. Shortly after that
was done, our sworn enemies attack and practically destroy us to keep us from
coming to the aid of Earth.”

Jaeda nodded.

“And why was Earth targeted? So the Egesa
can enslave its people, because in order to survive, Daegal and family need an
unlimited harvest of human spinal fluid.”

“Family?”

“Ah, something she doesn’t know. Yes. As it
turns out, the masked man on your televisions representing the Egesa is
Daegal’s brother. And better yet, Laszlo is their brother. Triplets, in fact.”

Jaeda sank into a chair. “Triplets?” A
moment of doubt about the true nature of this exchange hit her. Had she been
played for a fool and somehow been responsible in setting Earth up for a
takeover? “Is Laszlo suffering from the same affliction?”

Torque nodded. “Yes. Laszlo has the same
condition. All three do.”

She thought another moment before continuing.
When she spoke, her words came out slow and measured. “I
was
told that
Daegal was ill. And that if he attained an unlimited supply of human spinal
fluid, it would not only heal him, but give him the strength and power needed
to take over Earth as well as other populated star systems. Laszlo never told
me about the family connection or that he was suffering too, only that he
wanted to protect the planet. That’s what the exchange, the alliance, has
always been about—making sure that Earth remained independent and a safe
haven.”

“I think he actually does want to save this
planet,” Torque said in response. “Maybe for selfish purposes. Maybe not. I
don’t know. But he knew this was inevitable. He and Daegal exchanged
information about it. Finding humans who had been brought to our home system,
for one reason or another was too slow a process for Daegal and his brother.
When Laszlo refused to join him in this invasion and told him that we’d stop
him from taking over Earth—”

“He destroyed Xylon.”

“Yes.” Torque picked his jacket off the
floor and set it in a chair. “Laszlo never expected the destruction, he said. I
don’t know whether to believe that or not. But I hope it’s the truth.”

Jaeda thought on Torque’s words. Laszlo had
set everything up as if he’d known Daegal’s timeline. She wondered if by
placing himself as the hero in this invasion if he was trying to secure his own
future and access to human spinal fluid. The alliance could very well be much
more than what he’d told her or anyone else. But as long as he was on Earth’s
side in this, did it matter? “Why are you wearing Laszlo’s insignia?”

“It represents his voice and authority.”

“I thought Brianna was in charge.”

“Brianna is in charge of the mission. Our
brother Braden is leading this fight from back home. Laszlo’s insignia is so
the Earth-based warriors will recognize my authority and follow my orders into
battle. Brianna couldn’t be in two places at once and my rank was stripped long
ago.”

“Stripped? So you’re not really a
commander?”

“I’m a commander. For now. But that’s not
what’s important, Jaeda. Getting this shit under control and ending this war
is.”

Someone stripped of his military rank would
not be given such authority. Not in her experience. She wouldn’t press him for
more information now, since he obviously didn’t want to talk about it. But
she’d find out the truth in time. Maybe he was the one being deceptive. Her
stomach churned at the thought. She didn’t want to believe that.

They both eyed each other warily, lost in
their own thoughts. Finally Torque broke the silence. “Is that all you know.
Just what you’ve told me?”

“The only other things I know is what I’ve
seen in—”

“The dreams. I know you’ve been having
them. Just like I have.”

Her breath caught in her throat. She’d been
about to say
in the shifter public database
. Now, in light of what
Torque had just said, that thought completely flew from her mind.

Torque was having the dreams too? She felt
her face turn red. That’s what he’d meant earlier, before they’d fucked, and
why he’d said the things he had to her. Could it be a breeder vision? She gave
herself a mental shake. She wasn’t full Xylon, not even close, and hadn’t
thought she could have the visions. Should she tell Torque? Telling him about
the dreams would make her even more vulnerable to him. “Why didn’t Laszlo come
himself instead of sending strangers back here with Briggs?” she asked instead.

“You’re changing the subject.”

“Yes. For now. Let’s leave it so. Please.”

He looked at her strangely but didn’t push
her into talking about it. “Laszlo is more than suffering from lack of human
spinal fluid. He’s gravely ill. He’s said that he won’t enslave Earth’s people
to get it, but if Daegal—”

Jaeda’s comm unit buzzed. She stood up and
reached for it. “Yes. Finally! You need to come to the facility immediately.
No. Alone. I’ll leave clearance at the gate. Make sure you’re not followed. I’d
rather not. Not over an open line. Okay. Great.” She disconnected. “That was
the leader of the Xylon substation in this area checking in with me. He’s on
his way.”

“Does he know about your genetics? How did
you two originally connect?”

“Through Laszlo. I’m an Earth contact in a
key position as far as others are concerned, including the substation leader.”

“How long until he gets here?”

“At least an hour. Maybe more. He’s outside
of the city right now. Can I get dressed?”

“No.” Torque picked her up and tossed her
onto the mattress. “Let’s make use of the time.”

Jaeda gasped in surprise. “You want to fuck
again?”

“Yeah. Mount my cock.” He lay on the
mattress and dragged her on top of him.

Maybe he did trust her. But then, she had a
feeling that trust and sex were mutually exclusive for Torque. She moaned as
she sank down on top of him. She shouldn’t be doing this. She should be
coordinating. But then, Kirk and Briggs must have everything under control,
otherwise she’d have been contacted. When Torque thrust up, all her thoughts
turned to him and her own body. “Ah, yes.” She rested her palms against his
chest and rode him as if it were their last time together. And it just might
be.

“Ride me hard, Jaeda. Oh fuck, that feels
good!”

She pushed his hands from her body and
lifted off his cock.

“Hey!”

“Shh.” She slid down his body and covered
the head of his cock with her mouth. Her partial ability to shift helped her
take all of him between her lips.

“Ah!” He raised his hips toward her.

Torque’s cock was huge. She doubted very
many women had ever been able to suck him properly. She took more and more of
his flesh into her mouth.

He sat up and grabbed her head, tangling
his fingers in her long hair. “Oh fuck, yeah. Take it all and suck me dry.”

She felt his body tremble as she drew on
his cock, determined to make him orgasm and let him shoot his cum down her
throat. She bobbed her head, using her lips and tongue to stimulate him, then
once again sucked hard.

“Ah, ah, ah!” His fingers tightened and he
leaned over her. “Hell! I’ve never seen so much of my cock in a woman’s mouth.”
Then he tensed and roared as he came down her throat.

She took all she could of his cum but it
was too much. The excess slid from her mouth and down her chin. She didn’t
care. She just wanted to extend his pleasure for as long as possible. Lightly
she fingered his balls and he roared again as he shot more cum into her throat.

He held her head tightly as the rest of his
seed dribbled onto her tongue. She pulled back as much as he’d let her and
swallowed what she could. Then he released her and fell back onto the mattress.
He didn’t say anything but she could see his chest rising and falling with his
heavy breaths.

She gently kissed her way up his body and
he wrapped his arms around her. He still didn’t say anything and neither did
she. She knew he’d had an explosive experience. Her eyes drooped and for the
first time in a long while, she relaxed completely.

Torque noted when Jaeda’s breathing became
more even and shallow. She’d earned some rest. He’d never come like that in his
life. He hadn’t even been able to speak. What could he say? The sexy banter he
usually engaged in with women after sex seemed inappropriate.

He turned on his side and slid his arms
from around Jaeda. He looked down at her beauty and something in his heart
clenched. Fueled by the sex, no doubt. But it also seemed to go deeper. He
lightly kissed her soft, pink lips, being careful not to wake her.

She’d given him an explosive climax without
asking for anything in return. He’d let her sleep a while but he intended to
return the favor once she awoke, if there was time.

Everything seemed to be running as smoothly
as he could have hoped. The Xylon substation commander in this area was on his
way. The virus delivery system was in the process of being set in place. The
serum protection for the planet’s male soldiers was under production. All they
really needed now was time and backup. Two things crucial for victory and two
things that might not be possible.

Jaeda stirred beside him. Her eyes
fluttered open.

“I thought you were asleep.”

“I think I was for a bit. You’re still
here.”

“Where would I go?” He grazed his
fingertips along her side. “So, what do you think about the dreams we’ve been
having?”

Her brow crinkled a moment as if she was
deciding whether to admit to them or not. “I don’t know what to think. You?”

Yes! She
was
having the dreams. He
leaned over and kissed the side of her neck.

She laced her fingers through his hair.
“Does it bother you that two other men are going to fuck me in front of you?”

He froze then pulled back to look into her
eyes. “I’m the only one who’s going to fuck you.”

“But if—”

“No. Only me, Jaeda.”

“I think I have a say in that.”

He turned and trapped her beneath his body.
“And I have a say. From here on out.” When she cocked an eyebrow at him, he
growled and moved down her body. “Spread your legs. I’m going to lick your
pussy until you scream so loud that security will come running.”

When she did what he told her without any
further words, he was actually surprised and pleased with her compliance. It
was, of course, her choice whom she fucked and who fucked her. But he couldn’t
stomach the thought of her with any other man right now and that surge of
emotion scared the shit out of him. He couldn’t help feeling that she belonged
to him. Him alone.

He spread the folds of her pussy with his
thumbs and circled her clit with the tip of his tongue. She was already wet and
eager, pushing her hips up toward him. He leaned closer and sucked her clit
between his lips and drew on the bud until she mewled, then he released it and
swirled his tongue around the sensitive flesh.

She squirmed beneath him as he licked and
sucked her, alternating between the two actions. While he sucked, he swore that
her clit elongated just slightly, giving him easier access and her greater
pleasure. Her ability to shift fascinated him and he wondered just how
restricted her ability was, given that her genetics weren’t pure.

He moistened his fingers with his saliva
and her juices, then eased one finger up inside her. Slowly he pulled it almost
all the way out and then he pushed two fingers inside her pussy.

“Oh!”

He finger-fucked her slowly as he leaned
back down and tongued her. Gradually he moved faster and harder inside her. He
began to nibble on her clit.

“Ah, yes!”

The harder his cock grew, the harder he
finger-fucked her, the more he nibbled and sucked at her flesh. Then he felt
her stiffen.

“Torque!” She screamed out as the orgasm
hit her.

He didn’t let up until she finally
collapsed beneath him. Then he rose onto his knees, grabbed her thighs and
impaled her on his cock. He fucked her roughly, digging his fingers into her
hips. “Ah, hell, yeah!” All he knew was that he needed to come inside her. He
needed to feel his cock explode and shoot his semen into her body.