Hawk's Prey (6 page)

May the gods help them both!

Chapter Four

“Why so disturbed? I thought you hungered for a female.”

Janus’ words made Hawk angry. Knowing there was naught wrong with his comrade’s comment did not change the spark of heat that flared up inside him. Hawk let a growl rattle his chest in response. Janus smirked at the sound. He was one of the few who would dare. Hawk was a senior Hunter, his authority absolute among the garrison he controlled.

“Take her to the festival and she will follow you home as meek as any Trophy.”

Hawk raised an eyebrow at Janus. “That’s a bit harsh, don’t you think?”

Jansus’ eyes flared with heat as he looked down at Tova’s workstation. “It would be effective.” He turned his attention to Hawk. “You would have her tonight before she concocts any means of avoiding you. Then it will merely be a matter of her adjusting to her new life.”

Hawk tightened his fingers into fists as he resisted the urge to slam his hand into Janus. Jealousy rose up in him as he watched his comrade looking at Tova. The flare of heat was undeniable proof that Tova had to be brought to heel.

His heel. If he hesitated, another Hunter would be after her the second his attention was diverted. Tova’s workstation had already become quite popular in just a single day. The Hunters under his command had developed an amazing interest in food processing.

“She’s mine, Janus, and maybe you should lighten your approach if you ever want to lay a hand on Fay. Keep charging at her and she’ll submit to another right in front of you. A little camouflage could draw her in.”

“What’s wrong with honesty? I want Fay to know exactly who I am.” Janus didn’t like having the tables turned on him.

Hawk shrugged at his partner and smirked at him. “Except that you can’t even touch her without her permission.”

Janus snorted but nodded with agreement. Hawk looked back at Tova. Her non-convict status made it easier for him to gain access to her. It wasn’t exactly fair but he wasn’t going to apologize either. Arousal was burning through his better intentions. Janus’ words tempted him with their effectiveness. The idea of having Tova seated on his cock was almost blinding. Maybe it was blunt but it was honest. Janus had a point there.

But there was another point that held his attention as his temper simmered while watching Janus look down at Tova. He could not be jealous of any common cunt. But Janus was a complication he had always understood would happen. Among the command officers, sharing was common. The reason was simple. He and Janus were linked, they shared every inspection to maintain fairness. One commander might be swayed to a weak decision but two would not for fear of being viewed as unfair in their judgment. It was a system that built a foundation for a society where the law-abiding lived in complete peace and harmony. They did not fear in the dark of night because there was no evil allowed to take root in the civilian spheres.

But that same system made it impossible to hide his attraction for Tova from Janus. His fellow Hunter viewed each encounter with Tova, and it was igniting hunger in him as well. Sharing her was the best solution.

“Tova might enjoy the festival. I think I’ll bring her tonight.”

Janus raised hungry eyes from the female in question. Hawk didn’t say anything more. Between them, it was understood and Tova would adjust.

Hawk moved into her workspace from the front door. That was something Tova knew he did for her sake, a sort of peace offering. He was a Hunter and was lowering his guard enough to let her see him coming. While simple, she could not overlook that he made the effort for her comfort. It was a concession to her demands.

A tiny twist of heat went through her heart because it had been so very long since she could recall anyone doing something for her due to her wishes. He watched her as she chewed on her lip and stared at him. A corner of his mouth slowly rose as his eyes simmered with amusement.

“Ah, Tova, you tempt me to grant your demands. If for no other reward than to see your eyes brighten.”

She blushed. Tova felt her cheeks heat as Hawk moved towards her. Her nipples tingled as she recalled how intensely hot his mouth was on her lips. He stopped and considered her worktable. He picked up one of the celebration dishes and pulled the sterile wrapping off the top. The sweet scent of melios filled the air and her stomach grumbled. She could not help but enjoy today’s tasting requirement. It had been so long since she had indulged in melios!

“Festival begins tonight. You have earned the right to enjoy it.”

A smile curved her lips as she absorbed his praise. The day had been filled with many tasks but the ache in the center of her shoulders seemed unimportant compared to the delight that everyone would have over eating the sweets she had molded. She lifted her hand for the melios and Hawk chuckled as he shook his head.

Hawk held the little green ball between his fingertips and rolled it. Her eyes strayed to his hand and the expert way he handled the soft confection. There was so much control in him that she shivered as she considered having his fingers on her nipples once more.

“Eat it from my hand, Tova.”

Should she? The wicked idea formed in her head as she watched the way Hawk waited on her response. Controlling their moments of touching was addictive. Leaning forward, she bit a small portion off one side of the confection, careful to avoid touching his skin with her lips. Straightening up, she grinned as Hawk frowned at her.

“Why are you cross? I did as you asked.”

“Kiss me.”

His voice cracked with demand but Tova lifted a single finger and waved it back and forth. The tray hit the table and Hawk moved before the sound registered in her ears. So quickly she was wrapped in his embrace again, his arms binding her to his frame. Tova was discovering a taste for his strength that grew each time she sampled more of it.

Addiction appeared to be her newest burden.

“And I gave you a second command. Kiss me.”

His fingers traced her lips, stroking the tender skin gently as he watched her face. She shivered as the small touch made sensation ripple down her body, raising goose bumps as it went. A little sound of enjoyment rose from her as her hands spread open on his chest.

“I enjoy touching you, Tova.” His fingers traced her lower lip again and then trailed down the smooth skin of her throat. He flicked the first button open on the front of her robe and watched for her reaction. His fingers stroked the newly bared skin. Her own hands had not felt as good last night. There was a strength in his hands that she could not mimic but the control he tempered it with was what truly made her crave more of it.

In truth, every inch of her skin cried out for a sample of his touch. Hawk frowned at her as his fingers settled on top of the second button holding her robe closed.

“Do you refuse because I am a Hunter?” The button was separated with one swift motion of his fingers and he stroked the skin beneath the separating fabric. Tova felt her heart accelerate as she tried to resist the need to whimper with delight.

“Because…I do not know you.” It was a half-truth. There was a part of her that refused to insult the fact that he was dedicated to law. “I do not share my body simply because lust flares up.”

Hawk nodded in agreement before her last two buttons were opened by his hand. Her robe parted and fell away from her chest, the fabric catching on her puckered nipples. She gasped but could not say if it was with anticipation or fear of having her breasts bared for his keen gaze.

“True, and yet placing distance between us shall not remedy that issue.” His face became hard with his words. Iron determination shone from his eyes as his fingers swept down her bare torso and then back up to her chin. “Your eyes tell me you enjoy my touch, Tova. Admit it. That is not simple lust. If so, it would have been forgotten back on the street.”

“Maybe. I have little experience with lust.”

He raised a dark eyebrow at her as a smile curved his lips. She shivered as she caught the look in his eyes, the raptor he was named for was rising to the bait of her challenge. His fingers stroked down over her throat making her whimper as pleasure filled her from the contact of their bare skin. He stopped in the center of her chest and spread his fingers wide. The hand around her waist tightened as he brushed the side of her robe off one nipple. The fabric fell down the side of her body, baring her right breast.

“This is more.” His voice was firm as he looked at her nude breast. He closed his fingers around her bare breast as her eyes rounded with amazement. Never had she ever thought that a male’s touch might feel so amazing. She could feel each finger as it cupped her soft breast and his thumb brushed her nipple. Hawk watched her as he touched her. His keen gaze felt like it was boring straight into her mind where the truth of her thoughts was open for him to see.

“This is attraction. I’m going to taste your body.”

She did not demand that he stop. Hawk stared at the mixture of excitement and arousal in her eyes. Indecision flickered there as well but at least that was something they shared. He would never have planned an attraction to an inhabitant of a penal sphere but the surging heat in his cock refused to be sated anywhere else. Comprehension sat solid in his mind as his cock stiffened to the point of pain. His arousal fed on more than the scent of her wet pussy, it was being fueled by the tiny sounds of delights rising from her throat as shivers shook her delicate body. Leaning down, he caught her nipple between his lips and growled around it as she gasped. Her fingers gripped his shoulders as she arched back, offering her breast to his mouth.

Tova knew she was going to die and she did so willingly. Her body shook so hard, she knew her spine was going to snap but she tightened her hold on Hawk, refusing to release him. Pleasure filled her as his tongue flicked over the tip of her nipple. He lapped the tender point over and over again before sucking it further into his mouth. Because she held onto him, his arm left her waist and cupped her opposite breast.

Hawk released her nipple and she moaned at the loss of contact. A moment later he bent and caught two handfuls of her open robe. When he stood back up, he pulled the garment right over her head and tossed it aside before he gripped her hips and lifted her onto the table once again. Tova gasped at the ease with which he had stripped her. Her arms crossed over her nude breasts as her bare bottom connected with the cool tabletop. Some of the trays of melios fell to the floor as Hawk swept them aside with her body. Sitting on the table made her feel like a Trophy. She was completely nude and placed on display. Hawk was only missing his black gloves. He caught her chin in one hand as he cupped her knees with the other.

“I am going to taste you tonight, Tova. I can smell your need. Part of knowing each other is learning to trust my touch.” His eyes flickered with heat as his hand landed on top of her bare thigh. “Spread for me. I will not fuck you.”

His hand moved to rub the top of her leg as his eyes watched her. Tova shivered as every inch of her skin went hot. Her blood was speeding through her veins so quickly that even nude, she was not chilled. There was only need and more burning heat as her body urged her to comply. Hawk’s words hung right in front of her thoughts…

Pleasure shall be your reward for submission…

She wanted it so badly her mouth went dry. Her clit burned with the need to let him flick his tongue over it just as he had with her nipple. The image was too powerful to resist as her thighs moved apart to yield.

“Brace your hands behind you.” His voice was hard as he bent to a knee and pressed her thighs wide. She shivered as the air moved over her spread slit. Hawk brushed her sex with a single finger before he reached up and pressed her belly back so that she was lying across the table.

“Lay back, Tova, I want to see your body, learn it. When I fuck you, it will be perfection because I know how to stroke you.”

He stared at her as he spoke and Tova saw the determination in his eyes. She caught her weight on her elbows as she held his gaze. Her temper wanted to refuse but her pussy ached with need that refused to be silenced. In fact, there was a large part of her that wanted to know if he could live up to her fantasies. Hawk brushed her slit as she refused to comply with his demands completely. His eyes flashed with warning a moment before they focused on her spread sex.

Tova bit her lip as he centered his complete attention on her body. He trailed his fingers through her folds gently before using one hand to hold the flesh away from her clit.

“You’re not nearly wet enough for fucking, Tova.” His eyes returned to hers for a moment. “Do you know what a training harness is?”

She gasped and he chuckled as his hand landed on top of her belly to press her onto the table.

“You’ll wear one before my cock penetrates your body.”

“I will not!”

He licked her slit in response. She moaned because she almost climaxed from that single hot lap. She panted as she tried to slow her racing heart down before she passed out from the lack of air. Her lungs couldn’t seem to keep up as Hawk chuckled and returned his hand to her slit.

“Aye, you will, Tova. I am going to fasten it around your hips and set the pleasure beads against your clit with my own hand. You will come over and over as it relaxes your body. Only when you beg will I fuck you.”

“I will not beg.”

His eyes flickered with determination again. “Resist all you like. I have always enjoyed a challenge. Playing with you will be my pleasure.” He leaned forward and sucked her clit back into his mouth.

She lost her fight to remain on her elbows as sensation stole every bit of resolve from her. There was nothing beyond the hot mouth pulling gently on her clit. His tongue flickered across the sensitive nub as her spine arched, offering it to him. His hand stroked across her belly and over her thigh as he licked her slit. Pleasure filled her as well as an acute ache to climax. He touched the entrance of her pussy with a single finger and she cried out as the walls of her passage tried to clamp around it. She was suddenly so empty that it hurt. Her hips rose off the table, trying to impale herself on that finger, but Hawk only traced around the opening to her body as he continued his flickering against her clit.