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Was it the Gaian vodka finally seeping into her blood and doing its aphrodisiac duty? She laughed. She could have eaten a plateful of oysters and she wouldn’t probably feel as horny and restless as she was feeling right now.

Talia stepped forward. “The vodka has muddled your reasoning. You were dead set against sleeping with him not twenty minutes ago. Do not do something unless you want to, Freya. I fear the vodka is talking right now and not your true conscience.”

“Twenty minutes changed my mind. You did give them a fervent defense. Maybe they aren’t as bad as I thought they were. They are ... well, they are quite handsome specimens as far as men go. And look at Aries, he’s a real stud. You are so right, I should Doorway to the Stars by Marly Mathews 26

be happy to have him as my soon to be husband. Of course, I expect him to put a ring on my finger as soon as possible. And, I’d like some form of contract drawn up that will serve as an understanding between us.”

“
Understanding?
”

She slapped him on his rock solid chest and smiled at him. The muscles that she felt against her hand made her draw in her breath sharply.

“Why don’t we get back so we can have some privacy between us … I think I want to get to know you better.” She reached around and pinched his ass.

There was a hint of doubt in his eyes. He narrowed them and gave her a stern gaze. “You are drunk.”

“And you are quite astute to have noticed that. I’m past being just drunk … I’m rip roaring drunk.”

“You are as your people would say … smashed.”

She chuckled. “Well, either way, I want to leave Talia and Mathias alone. We definitely shouldn’t be cramping their style, they need to be free to act like the lovebirds they are.”

He grabbed her hand. “Come on. I want you to get some food into that empty stomach of yours. You don’t know what you are saying or doing, and I’m not going to take advantage of that.”

“Why not? You admitted earlier that you wanted me badly. And, Talia confirmed the fact that I have to screw you in order to lower my temperature. I’m so damned sick of being hot … I just want to cool off.” Before she knew it they were back in his quarters.

“You know, your quarters are quite lavishly decorated and furnished. I guess though that nothing is too good for a Gaian Prince. All hail, Prince Aries.” She snickered, and gave him a curtsy. A servant moved forward into the room, pushing a trolley of food and drink in front of him. Aries looked down at the wine that was sitting on the table.

“Take this back with you, Ren. We aren’t in the mood for wine tonight.”

“Wine?” She moved forward. “I do like a glass of wine now and then.”

“Don’t even think about it. You’ve had your limit for one day.”

“There you go again, giving me orders.” Ren left the trolley, grabbed the wine bottle and raced to leave the quarters. Aries shut the door behind him, and entered a sequence into the computer pad that was probably some sort of locking code.

“Don’t suppose you’d like to tell me the code that will open the door, huh?”

“Not really.”

“Good to know. That means the obvious, then. I’m still your captive.”

“No, you aren’t. You aren’t my captive. However, you aren’t exactly thinking straight at the moment, and you’re safer with me than you would be wandering throughout this ship. Even though my men have been ordered to stay away from you …

they might not be able to restrain themselves if you go prancing through the ship in your current state.”

“Current state?”

“You look positively radiant. It’s the fever that is making you look so bloody alluring. If I didn’t have such a good sense of self-control, I’d already be helping you out of your clothes.”

“Well, why don’t you throw caution to the winds, and try?”

“Because you are three sheets to the wind.”

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“You have been researching old Earth sayings.”

“Many of the sayings you Terrans use, we use as well. We are quite alike. Didn’t you know that the ancient Celts and many of your other great civilizations once hailed from our worlds? Yes, they were Gaians.”

“You are insane. Are you telling me that they came to our planet in space ships only to live without that technology once on Earth?”

“No. I’m telling you why there’s so many Celtic Ruins around your world. They were once used as doorways to the stars.”

She stopped in mid-step. “Is that why your Emperor wants Terran females to use as breeding machines?”

“You would be correct. We are quite similar when it comes to our genetic makeup. The children we would have together would be a benefit to both of our races.”

She started to unbutton her shirt, while he continued to drone on about the history they both shared. Throwing her blouse on a nearby chair, she reached for the zipper to her pants. She knew what she was doing, and she knew what she risked. But she wasn’t going to let him get the upper hand. If someone were going to be in control, it would be her. She was reaching to the clasp on her bra when he stepped forward.

“What are you doing?”

“If you don’t know, then I’m going to have one hell of a fine time tonight.”

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She undid her bra, and watched his jaw drop as it fell to the floor.

“You’re deeply intoxicated, you don’t know what you’re doing.”

“Oh, I know what I’m doing … I just feel a bit more liberated than I normally do

… my inhibitions have been let loose. As far as I’m concerned though, I’m in control. I know what I want, and I know how to get it.”

He took a step backward. She was reaching to shimmy out of her underpants.

“You should stop now.”

“Now I have you at a loss. Now you want me to stop … how very nice. I’ve finally managed to turn the tables on the great and mighty Prince Aries. I should give myself a round of applause.”

“Stop it.”

“Why? You said yourself that you wanted me … well, here I am, and this way, I’m in the driver’s seat. I won’t be under your thumb. If you won’t let me go, then I’m simply going to have to make the best out of a very bad situation.” He swallowed so hard his Adam’s apple bobbed up and down. “Well, you have an Adam’s Apple, so ….” She dropped her eyes to his waistline. “Everything else should work the same way.”

“Work the same way?”

“Yeah, you know … are you built the same way as a human male from Earth?”

“I don’t like this side of you, Freya. You’ve become darker. You should stop now before it’s too late. I won’t have you lay the finger of blame on me.”

“I’m not going to blame you. I told you, I’m instigating this … I want this. I want you make love to me, tonight. We should have something to eat soon, and take a shower as well. I still feel grimy even if you say I smell okay.”

She could tell that he was having one hell of a bloody time maintaining his control. “You need to go into the bathroom and take a cold shower. You’re drunk on Gaian Vodka. We have no idea what sort of a negative effect that could have on your system. You could be sick. How do you know that you’re not sweltering from an allergic reaction to our alcohol? I must insist that you go and drench yourself in a nice long cold shower.”

“Nah. I don’t feel like it. I’m ready for some fun. Most men would be thrilled with my sudden change in demeanor. Most men would love to take me against the wall right now, and show me just how much they’ve been waiting for this moment since we both laid eyes on each other. Why deny the sizzling sexual chemistry between us? Huh? I know you want me by the way you’re looking at my naked body. I’ve tried to stay in shape these last few years, even when I was in my darkest hours.”

“Your darkest hours?”

She laughed, a deep sultry laugh that she could tell was affecting him deeply. The way he clenched his jaw, meant she was having quite the delightful effect on him.

“Don’t you think I was depressed? They killed my whole family, you know. My uncle is wasting away in a shit hole of a prison, and there’s nothing I can do about it, unless I want them to throw me in there with him. The best I can do is work my ass off Doorway to the Stars by Marly Mathews 29

trying to earn enough money to pay off his debts. Do you know how much he owes the Government?”

He shook his head. “How much?” He didn’t like the pained look on her face. She was right, he was having a hard time holding back. Her body was so beautiful. She probably didn’t even realize how much she was making him sweat it out right now. He could already feel himself becoming hard with his want. If she took one step closer to her, he would be lost. But he knew what she had in mind. She wanted to have glorious mindless sex with him. He on the other hand wanted to take her when they could love each other rather than just seeking only sexual gratification from each other. He didn’t want her to think she was just a pleasure thing … he wanted a long lasting relationship with her, he wanted her as
his
wife.

“If you are intent on this current path, then I must insist that you allow me to say the commitment vows. You don’t need to reply, you only need to say yes. That much will be enough.”

“You don’t need witnesses? Because if you do, you’ll have to wait until after I get rid of some of this pent up energy. Is it me, or has it turned into a blasted inferno in here?

I’m so hot, I’m going to burst into flames.”

“You’re right, you are hot.”

She waited for him to move toward her. Now, he looked like the caged tiger, and she reveled in it. He moved toward her, reaching for her hand. His touch sent a jolt of electricity rippling through her. She gasped. “I ....” Her breathing became ragged. “How did you do that?”

“I only touched you … I did nothing else. You, on the other hand just filled me with fire, a fire that will consume me shortly.”

She took another ragged breath. He’d surprised her with how deeply his touch affected her. She could feel the bond between them being forged. This wasn’t going to just be a mindless bit of sex, she knew that now. He was getting under her skin just like Talia had told her he would. He was getting under her skin so deeply that soon he’d be touching her heart. Drawing in a deep lungful of air, she spoke, “Then say the bloody words, before I shut you up for a few seconds.” She eyed his lips. She wanted to kiss him so much, she could almost taste him. She listened as the melodic sounding words flowed out of his mouth. He paused and looked at her.

“Is this when I should say, yes?”

He nodded his head. His eyes were filled with a serious glow, and yet, she felt like dancing around the room. If she ever reached for a bottle of Gaian vodka again, she’d have to kick herself. The stuff was poison, and ecstasy mixed into one. She knew what she was doing … she knew what the consequences of her actions would be, and she didn’t care. Talia had been right. She was a woman set on a path of misery. She was stuck in a rut, and if he hadn’t taken her away from her life of living hell, then she would have eventually gone mad. She would have flipped her lid ... and now, he was giving her a chance to save herself. He offered her a new future, a future with children--his children, but children nonetheless.

“Yes, oh, yes.” She stood on her tiptoes, and cupped his face tenderly with her hands. Looking deeply into his eyes, she kissed his nose. “You smell good too. Amazing, isn’t it?” Then, she put her finger over his lips. “Are we done talking, or would you like to say something else?” She’d dropped her voice to a whisper. He looked as if he was as Doorway to the Stars by Marly Mathews 30

lost as she was. They were both swept away by the intensity of their ardor.

“We’re done talking, for now. I want you to know that I do care deeply for you. I don’t think of you as ....”

“Shush. I don’t know what to think of you, so please don’t expect me to whisper any sweet words to you. I can’t bring myself to say them right now, but like you said, the only thing that will sate this burning hunger growing inside of me, is you. I trust the next room is the bedroom?”

“Yes.” His voice had grown so husky it made her tingle.

“You have the most beautiful voice.”

“I thought you said we were done talking.”

“I did?” She smiled and kissed him. The kiss was long and hard. She took her one hand and moved it down to his pants. He caught her hand before she could reach the tie on his pants.

“Not so fast. I am going to make sure that this isn’t just a one way street.”

“One way is fine with me, and if you don’t allow me to run the show so to speak, I won’t have anything to do with you once this over. I am a woman of my word, you may depend upon that. If I say we’re over ....”

“We’ll
never
be over. Do you understand?”

“Never say never.” His lavender eyes flared with a dark purple fire. “I need you, Aries … do you want me to need you?”

He smiled and gently took her face into his hands. He kissed her back, hard … so hard the kiss rocked her to her very core. She couldn’t let him think he affected her. She couldn’t let him know how much he’d affected her. They had only known each other for a mere few hours, and yet here she was stripped naked before him … here she was getting ready to do exactly what he wanted her to do. She slowly undid his shirt and gradually slipped it off of him. His rippling chest muscles made her draw her breath in sharply. She traced her fingers tenderly over each muscle. “Good lord, you’re built like a bloody tank. I don’t want to know how many men you could send flying if you were in a heated rage. Why ever did your people allow Earth to gain such a foothold in your region of space? You could take down most men from Earth without even breaking a sweat. I just don’t understand it.”

“I’ve been known to send many men flying with just a strike of my hand.”

She tensed. “Then I’m certainly seeing the softer side of you … and I must say, it does become you.” She rested her hand over his heart, feeling the rhythmic beating of it.