Kniam: A Terraneu Novel (13 page)

Knollig nodded
immediately, “Of course I will watch over Amber. The medical bay will be on
lock-down, no one but a council member will get in, I swear it!” Kniam grabbed
Knollig and gave him a quick hug. When he asked shocked what that was, Kniam
had said, “An Earth custom…it shows affection and appreciation. Both of which I
have for you brother.” Before Knollig could respond, Kniam had stalked out of
the medical bay.

Amber
groaned and stretched. That was the weirdest dream! She had been attacked and
Cebat had saved her. Laughing to herself over her imagination, she rolled and
opened her eyes. She barely held back a scream. All around her bed were Kniam,
Kneus, Knollig, Knaleg, Ailech, Asteen and Thian. She swung her gaze from man
to man, taking in their solemn faces.

“It
wasn’t a dream?” Amber choked out. Panic set in instantly, making her heart
race.

Kneus
stepped toward the bed, “We just wanted to make sure you were healed. We had to
see for ourselves when you woke up. We will leave now.” The other council
members nodded agreement, murmuring “get wells’ and “feel better soon” and “we
all care about you.”

Amber
smiled weakly at them, waiting for the room to clear. When it was just her and
Kniam he sat on the edge of the bed. “How are you feeling?”

She
thought about his question for a second, taking in her condition. She was
feeling great actually. She didn’t have any aches or pains. In fact even her
female cramps were gone. Hopefully she wouldn’t have to deal with that for
another month. Though she would have to get used to a menstrual period
eventually. They couldn’t use the medical unit for every female on her period,
it would be a waste of resources. She was sure it was the medical unit they had
taken her to.

“I
don’t have any pain, and I think my hair was fixed.” Amber tried to make a
joke, but ended up on a sob. Kniam was instantly holding her as she cried. When
she had soaked his chest, he gently carried her to the bathing room…ran a hot
bath and joined her in the water. He just held her and rubbed soft circles on
her arms and lower back.

“Did
you find out why he attacked me?” Amber finally felt better enough to ask.

Kniam
paused for a second, “Yes. We held an emergency council meeting while you were
receiving medical care. I had enough evidence in my mind to re-play what you
looked like after the attack, and Knollig presented the diagnostic from the
computer on the damage that was done to you.” Kniams fist clenched against her
back, and she squirmed against him to let him know he was holding her too
tightly. He immediately relaxed.

“The
man found with Cebat on his chest was taken before the council. I was not
allowed a vote because I was out of control and unreasonable. The rest of the
council heard the evidence and pronounced judgment. The men that had resisted
the women being brought here had come up with a plan to discredit the whole
idea. They were going to poison you with a hallucinogenic and implant the
desire to murder me.” He paused waiting to see her reaction. When she tensed
and a look of horror went across her face he continued, “They were going to say
that Earth females were unstable, and that we couldn’t count on them for our
survival. Their hope was that we would give up the idea of Earth females, and
just harvest your eggs for cloning.”

“Were
you able to catch them all? Am I still in danger?” Amber whispered against his
chest.

“None
of the men involved are a problem any longer.” Kniam looked down at her, “All but
one was turned over to the military arm of our community for punishment, at the
agreement of all the other members. Their sentence was exile, which on Terraneu
is a prolonged death sentence.” He suddenly stood up, with her in his arms and
after drying her off carried her back to bed.

“You
said one hadn’t been turned over, who was the one? What was his punishment?”
She knew deep down this was the one who had hurt her, she wanted to know what
had become of him.

He
positioned them on the bed, with him spooned against her back, when finally he
said, “The man who attacked you, I was given the right to punish.” His voice
was like nothing she had heard out of him. He held her tighter, “It was decided
by the council, and agreed upon by the community, that I would be allowed to
carry out his punishment. His sentence was death. I froze him in place and
forced him to see what he had done to you. Then I released the hold I had on
him so he could run if he chose and when I caught him I snapped his neck.”

Maybe
in another life she would have felt bad for her attacker. She couldn’t seem to
build any sympathy for him in this one. She could still remember every slap,
could remember every breath she had gasped while he beat on her. She might
forget what happened in time, but right now was not that time.

“I
understand your decision Kniam. I am just sorry this had to happen.” She
snuggled closer to him.

From
Kniams living dome there was suddenly a great YOWLING. She jumped, bumping her
head on Kniams chin! Cebat! He had saved her, and was now locked in the other
room!? “Kniam, we have to let Cebat out!” She jumped up before he could stop
her.

“Amber,
wait!” she wasn’t listening and hurried to the console to open Kniams door.

“I
want to make this an open space Kniam…oooffff.” Amber was suddenly knocked off
her feet when four massive paws hit her square in the back. She rolled over and
froze. Hovering over her was Cebat, Kniam…and another Sacath!

“Surprise!”
Kniam actually laughed! “You should see your face little female.” He moved both
Sacath away, and gently helped her to her feet. “The female was to be your
surprise today. Do you like her?” he asked hesitantly.

Amber
wasn’t listening anymore. She had heard the Sacath was hers so she got down on
one knee to call her over. “Come here baby! Yes you beautiful princess, come
here.” She patted her legs, and the female Sacath immediately flopped over her.
Amber was once again knocked on the floor, rolling around with the female
Sacath. Not to be denied affection, Cebat joined in. Trying to get Amber to pet
him, not the female.

 
Kniam just stood back and laughed some more.
When he looked down, Amber was staring at him with a gleam in her eyes. The
laughter immediately died on Kniams lips.

“Little
female…what are you thinking.” He asked with a nervous step back. She just got
up and stalked him like the female Sacath might.

“I
don’t know Kniam…I was thinking of a proper way to say ‘thank you’ for my
present.” Amber backed him into the bedroom, he bumped his legs against the
bed, holding his hands up, “I don’t think bedplay is a good idea little female
you have had a shock…” he stopped talking when her hand pressed against the
bulge in his pants.

“I
think I am a pretty good judge on what I want…and what I can handle…” she
pressed harder against him, “this seems like a good hand full.” Her fingers
made quick work of the fastening and Kniam helped until they were both naked.
He didn’t want to traumatize her, she knew that…but she wanted to make memories
of this day that involved him and his wicked sexy body…she was determined to
forget her attacker.

Something
was wrong with his little female, and he couldn’t figure out what it was. It
had been a month since the attack in Ambers living quarters, and she seemed to
have recovered from her injuries. He had insisted that Cebat and Tabec were to
be by her side when she was in the compound. He had a laugh over the name she
had chosen for her Sacath…Tabec. She said it was like Yin and Yang back on
Earth.

When
he had turned over this morning to entice Amber into some bed play, she was
already gone on her morning walk with Cebat and Tabec. Usually she was as eager
for their morning…what did she cal them again? Oh, yes…”sexcapades”…as he was.
However these last three days she had been avoiding him. She was gone when he
woke up, and she complained of being tired and went straight to bed.

“What
has you frowning Kniam?” Knollig had joined him at the training center to watch
Knaleg working out with the “military” forces. Kniam had been spending so much
time in preparation for the first Earth mission, he hadn’t been as hands on
with the fighting men as he normally would be. Thankfully, Knaleg was able to
fill in and take over doing the drills that kept them ready for battle. Kniam
had a feeling with the women coming to Terraneu they might have a need for a
military presence, or as Amber liked to call them “police”. He had always
thought that none of the men would harm a living thing, now he wasn’t so sure.
Kneus had been quick to reassure the other council members that even with the
increase in cloning errors, none of the men on Terraneu were prone to violence.
Maybe they would go to extremes to impress the Earth females with their
strength or this ability or that…but they would not resort to outright violence
against each other. It just wasn’t in their genetics.

“What?”
Kniam looked back at Knollig, “Oh…What has me frowning.” He paused for a
moment, then told his brother, “I think something is bothering Amber, and I
can’t figure out what it is.”

“Maybe
you are not satisfying her in the bedchamber?” Knollig teased.

That
got Kniam thinking, was Amber growing bored with him in the bedchamber? “You
think she is going to try to find another partner?”
 
Kniams voice was incredulous. If there was even the slightest
chance that she wasn’t satisfied with him as a partner…the idea made his blood
grow cold.

Knollig
just sighed, “I was teasing you! Anybody who bothers to look can see that she
would rather tame a wild Sacath than accept a different partner.” He slapped
Kniam across the shoulder, “And anyone within hearing distance of your living
quarters, knows that she is satisfied in the bedchamber!” At the expression on
Kniams face, his brother burst into laughter. “Why did you think I had sound
proofing installed in all of New Haven living quarters, even though they are
farther apart?”

“I
had not thought of it. I appreciate your attention to that detail. How are
things going with New Haven?”

“Everything
is coming along. We still have four months until Kneus goes to Earth, then
another six to get fifty home sites done. We will be well past that number, I
think closer to one hundred by the time the women start to arrive. I still
think four pods is a lot for a single person, but if everything goes well, they
won’t be single for long now will they?!”

Kniam
just smiled at the enthusiasm his brother was conveying. He couldn’t begrudge
him his feelings, they all deserved the chance at happiness bringing the women
here presented. “No Knollig, I don’t imagine that they will be single for long.
Are there any shortfalls in the supplies?”

Knollig
thought for a moment then replied, “I had to send Ailech to Antilles for more
Gnowlers. With the additional grass in New Haven we are going to have to double
the Gnowler population to mow it. Also the fence system you said Amber
preferred is being installed. With the alteration made so they can get in and
out of the yard spaces.” He paused as Knaleg joined them, “Overall New Haven
does look nice, and it’s not even finished yet.”

“What
looks nice?” Knaleg questioned.

“The
housing units in New Haven.” Knollig filled him in on his conversation with
Kniam.

“Ahhh…yes.
I haven’t been by to see it yet, but all of the men are talking about it. I
don’t know if I can keep them on task until the first women start to arrive!”
All of the brothers laughed at that. If anyone could keep the men on task it
was Knaleg. He could talk them into the wilds of Terraneu and work them until
they dropped if he had too.

“I
will see you later, I have some thinking to do.” Kniam started away but didn’t
miss when Knaleg asked in a whisper, “What is wrong with him?”

 
Knollig answered, “He is having “women”
trouble. I teased him about it, but it didn’t help.”

There
was a shout of pain and when he looked back, Knollig was rubbing his arm where
Knaleg had obviously hit him, “What did you do that for…?”

Kniam
quickened his pace to avoid his brothers arguing. He didn’t really mind that
Knollig had teased him, it had spurred him to action. He would have to increase
his attempts at pleasing Amber. There was something else beside physical
pleasure he could do that might maker her happy…and he would work on that right
now!

~*~*~*

Amber
had woken up three days ago with her menstrual period. Her flow was really
light, so she didn’t think she needed to worry Kniam. She would be finished
with her female time by today she was sure. She had been using some of their
bio-sponge material that he said would just re-absorb into the ground as a
make-shift pad. She was worried about a lot of things at the moment. The
hormones, the cramps, the bloating! The uncertainty over Kniams feelings for
her. Why hadn’t he asked her about having a baby again? No matter how hard she
tried to put her doubts aside, she kept coming back to her belief that Kniam
was now waiting for the other females to get to Terraneu. That he no longer
wanted a baby with her!

She
was such a hypocrite, she had asked for complete honesty from him, but she
couldn’t bring herself to talk with him about the most important thing. Their
future together, and his feelings for her, if he had any that is. She was being
immature for not talking to Kniam about what was bothering her, but she didn’t
think he even noticed. All of the council members were busy with the plans for
expanding into New Haven. On top of that was the trip Kneus was going to take
to Earth.

She
was making her rounds of the compound with Cebat and Tabec, sniffling over men,
and how dense they were when it came to women. Never having enough with one
woman, always wanting more! She stormed into her living quarters, heading for
the bathing chamber to take a nice long shower! She took off her dress as she
went, not really paying attention as she dragged it along the ground. She was
suddenly tugged back. Cebat had jumped on the end of her dress, and was trying
to play tug of war. He had it in his mouth, his head snapping back and forth.
Amber let go so the dress wouldn’t be instantly shredded, but it was too late.
Tabec not to be denied the new game, grabbed up the other end. They dug in
their front paws, and each pulled against the other. Both were trying to get
the upper hand.

“Cebat!
Tabec! No!” Too late! Her poor dress lost its battle and with a loud,
rrrrripppp it tore down the middle. “Now look what you did! Bad Sacaths…BAD!”
Amber stormed over to the remains of her dress, it was a replica of the purple
one. Of course her favorite. She had both hands full of the scraps of her dress
when Kniam walked in. Amber burst into tears and ran for the bathroom. Slapping
her hand on the shower unit, she adjusted the temperature. It was too much to
hope that Kniam hadn’t seen her makeshift “diaper” that she was using to hold
her pad on.

“Amber…”
Kniams soft voice was right behind her, his hands gentle on her hips turning
her to face him. “Please tell me what is wrong. I know something has been
bothering you.” He put a finger against her hip…”What is this thing you are
wearing?” He only sounded confused and she cried harder. Why did he have to be
so perfect when he was going to dump her for someone more perfect like him?

“N-n-othing
is wrong.” Even she had to roll her eyes at this lie. He didn’t even bother to
reply, he just started to undress. Once he was naked he moved them both under
the shower, and massaged her back. Patience was something he had in spades,
because he just stood there rubbing. Up and down her body, her scalp then her
hips. Over and over again.

Amber
broke down, “That diaper thing I was wearing is because I am on my period.
Before you ask, a woman’s “period” is when she isn’t pregnant and her uterine
lining is discharged.” She looking up at him, “It can be a very emotional time
for a woman because of the hormones, and other things going crazy in her body.
I thought with the changes made by the medical unit, I wouldn’t have such
severe symptoms. It seems that PMS is a universal thing down to the genetic
code, because three days ago I started. I have been feeling and acting crazy
ever since.”

Kniam
let out a sigh, “Is that all that is bothering you?” when Amber started to
struggle, he leaned into her ear and whispered, “That is not how I meant it.”
He paused again and took a deep breath, “I thought it was me that you were
unhappy with, that you were wanting a different partner.” His voice was filled
with pain, and Amber jerked her head up to lock her eyes on Kniam.

“Not
happy with you? I was worried that you are getting bored with me!” Amber cried
out. “With all those women coming from Earth you could have your pick of them,
and not be stuck with me!”

“Stuck
with you? Amber, when I told the council I was going to be your partner…they
all understood even if you didn’t. I am going to be your ONLY partner. Even if
a million women came here, I would never look at them for partnership.” He
placed tiny nibbling kisses against her jaw, ears, face, and shoulders. “I have
only thoughts of you and making you happy. I would never be bored with you, and
I am not stuck with you. I thank the suns every morning that I am your mate!”
He had grabbed hold of her face and was begging her with his eyes to believe
him.

“Are
you still going to be happy with me when I can’t have a baby? With the amount
of sex we have been having I should have been pregnant by now.” Amber’s voice
trembled on unshed tears. Terrified that he was going to confirm that he didn’t
want her now.

Kniam
started laughing, totally confusing her. “Amber.” He kissed her mouth, “sweet”,
kiss, “silly”, kiss, “wonderful, Amber.” He put his hands on the back of her
head, cupping the thick tresses in his palms. “You haven’t gotten pregnant
because I had a medical procedure done to protect you from it. I knew that I
couldn’t hold back from touching you, and you said you didn’t want a baby. I
was waiting for you to tell me when you were ready for offspring. When that day
comes, I will get the procedure reversed. I am sure that we can have offspring.
You are not malfunctioning. ”

Amber’s
eyes widened with the knowledge that she wasn’t defective, Kniam was never
going to put her aside for another woman, and they could have babies whenever
she was ready! She gasped in a huge breath, smiling at him as the weight of the
world lifted from her shoulders.

She
grabbed around Kniams neck and pressed her body to his from lips to toes. Their
mouths clung together, his tongue rubbing along the seam of her mouth, begging
entrance. He groaned deep in his throat when her lips parted, her tongue
eagerly clashing and dueling with is.

Kniam
was frantic in his movements. Grabbing Amber by the hips he walked them back
until she was pressed against the wall. Kniam dragged her up his body and she
used the leverage to hook her legs around his hips. Trapping his straining
shaft between their bodies. Reaching between them, Kniam found her wet and
waiting for him. Inserting first one finger, then another…he spun until his
hand was cupping her fully, while his fingers worked.

Kniam
broke away from the kiss to ask, “Is this hole for sex as well?” Kniam rasped
out. His pinky was playing at the rosette at her anus. She almost forgot she
even had that hole…and she had never been big on sex there.

“Some
people on Earth had sex there, I never tried.” She gasped back, his fingers
distracting her.

Kniam
rubbed his chest against her nipples, they instantly hardened. “You did say as
long was both parties were interested, we could do anything.” He leaned
forward, and suckling fist one nipple until it was diamond hard, then the
other. “Are you interested?”

Amber
was having trouble concentrating, his fingers were working at building her
pleasure, his pinky tickling her rosette, and his mouth on her breasts. It was
a potent combination, and she was willing to try anything with Kniam.” Yes, I
will try anything with you. Just the pinky…we can see how that goes.”

Kniam
didn’t wait, as soon as she had said “Yes” he had slowly started inserting his
pinky. Her bodies’ reaction to the invasion was to clench.

Amber
gasped… He bent forward and suckled her nipples again. Distracting her from the
stretching feeling.

“Do
you feel my desire for you Amber.” Kniam thrust his hips forward pressing his
shaft against her stomach. Amber immediately grabbed a hold of it and squeezed
him tight. He was wet from the shower and felt like velvet wrapped steel. Her
hand slid along the length of him back and forth. From the tip, where her
fingers rubbed his personal lubricant along the top of his shaft, then down to
play against his balls.

She
hadn’t even felt his pinky encased in her anus, until Kniam panted, “Amber,
does this feel good?” He worked his fingers, both the ones in front and back…in
and out.