Taken by the Admiral (11 page)

“Fuuu—er, I mean,
stupid
. Stupid Captain Renard.” She pushed away from him and ran a hand through her long golden locks. “My grandfather too. He was just as bad. My people might have already found a new home if not for the stubborn ignorance of those in command. I hope there’s another mutiny soon, a successful one.”

“We have sent one last message to the
Constantina
, with a map detailing the closest habitable planets and the regions of space occupied by aggressive aliens they will want to avoid. The message is coded to go through the personal communication systems, rather than to command. No one in a command position will receive it, and it will be up to the civilians of the ship to take matters into their own hands. We normally don’t interfere in the lives of aliens passing through our territories, but I ordered the message be sent this morning after we landed on Varishema.”

She blew out a breath and stared at him, her eyes wide and her mouth open. “So that’s what took so long after we landed. I can’t believe you… you…” Her voice trailed off and tears glimmered in her gaze. She lurched at him, wrapping her arms around him and hugging him tight.

“You approve of my order?”

“Approve of it? Are you kidding? I’m overjoyed, Cavvik! Those in command positions make up a small fraction of the population on the
Constantina
. Rebellions have already been brewing for some time, and your message will surely convince thousands of my people to finally overthrow the captain. I am certain my people will survive now.” She pulled back and rained kisses on his face, before pressing her lips hard against his with a moan.

“It’s time for bed, little human. I insist.” He swept her up in his arms and carried her up the spiral staircase to the highest level of his home. The few servants who had been doing last-minute chores scampered out his way and made themselves scarce as he strode down the wide hallway toward his chambers. He kicked the door shut behind him and brought Lia to the bed, laying her down gently as a sudden tenderness took hold of him.

The joyful gratitude she’d shown him as she thanked him for helping her people had touched him. Blessed One, he thanked every star in the vast sky above for this small human female. She had a good heart and had already thawed the coldest, hardest parts of him. She brought warmth and light to his life, shining her bright spirit on all the shadows lurking in his soul and mending the wounds left by countless battles he had fought while a protector and an admiral.

Of course, he knew she had fought her own battles as well. She had survived in a dark, repressive environment and came out on the other side, stronger than before. She was no longer the shaking, terrified girl she’d been when he’d found her curled up in the transporter room. Not long after he’d claimed her as his mate, she had started to blossom and thrive in her new surroundings.

“Wait here. You haven’t had a plug inside you yet today. We must not become lax with your anal training, because rest assured, little human, I plan to claim your ass with my cock very soon.”

She sat up on her elbows, her chest rising and falling quickly under her rapid breaths, drawing his attention to the swell of her breasts in the fitted top of her gown. “You brought the plugs? I didn’t see you carrying any luggage to the hovercraft.”

He lifted an eyebrow at her as he dug around in a dresser for the box of plugs. “My belongings were packed after we left and transported here on another hovercraft that arrived while we had dinner. A servant unpacked while we ate, and tomorrow another servant will arrive with the new gowns I’ve ordered you from the city. Now, where is it…?” He reached under several folded shirts and felt the hard box. Withdrawing it from the dresser, he flipped the lid open and approached Lia.

“Why did you have the butt plugs, anyway? And the strap? I mean, you hadn’t planned on taking a human mate, had you? The doctor mentioned a mating ceremony and you’ve never told me what that’s about.” She smiled, but it looked painfully forced.

“Are you asking if I entertained another female in my quarters before your arrival?”

Her cheeks burned and she glanced away, crossing her arms and glaring at the wall. “Yes, I suppose that’s what I’m asking.”

“Lia, my sweet, you can relax. There’s no need to be jealous, though you do look rather cute right now with your face flushed so pink. The only women I’ve entertained are the Varishan females in the pleasure houses on Varishema, but it’s been ages since I’ve had the time to stop by one of those establishments. In anticipation of the mate I would take upon my return to Varishema, I purchased the plugs and strap at a Varishan trading outpost not long before you were taken.” He sank down on the bed beside her and held up the second to largest plug.

“Oh, no. There’s no way I can take that one. Please, I’m sorry I acted jealous, sir.”

“Lia, I am not using this plug to punish you for anything, not even your silly display of jealousy. You’ve taken the slightly smaller plug for several days without a problem. I think that tight bottom hole of yours can endure more of a challenge. At this time next week, you’ll be taking the largest plug, and not long after that it’s my cock you’ll feel in your ass.”

“Cavvik, I still think…”

“Remove your clothing. Get on your hands and knees, arch your backside up the same way you did during your medical examination, just like when the doctor took your temperature.”

“Please, Cavvik.”

“If I have to repeat myself, I will punish your bottom hole with a thin whippy cane, Lia. Do you want to have to spread your ass cheeks for a whipping on your naughtiest hole?”

She shook her head, paling further. “No, sir. I’ll take the plug.”

“Good girl.”

Chapter Eight

The plug filled and stretched Lia, but she managed to take all of it inside her after some additional coaxing from Cavvik. Still on her hands and knees, she remained on the bed, naked and waiting for whatever he planned next. She felt his mouth at her ear and trembled as his hot breath tickled her face.

“I am going to fuck you, little human, but not until I turn your ass a pretty shade of red.” He moved behind her and cupped her bottom, and she whimpered into the pillow.

She became wet every time he punished her, especially as he scolded her and prepared to administer discipline. Of course, as she had learned during her final days on his ship, not all spankings were for punishment. Some he gave her simply because he wanted to spank her. She had pretended to be indignant the first time he had spanked for pleasure, but resistance had proven futile and rather silly when she became hopelessly aroused and started lifting her bottom to meet his descending hand.

Now she anticipated the first slap, her moisture already trickling down her inner thigh. Her pussy felt swollen and large, aching and tender. She needed him to touch her or she would succumb to temptation and reach between her legs. Which would only result in a pussy spanking. That thought left her panting with excitement, increasing the throbbing in her loins.

“I must spank you from time to time, Lia, not as punishment, but to remind you of whom you belong to. To remind you to behave yourself and to be a good little female who always submits graciously to her mate.”

“Yes, sir.” She pressed back against his exploring hand. He rubbed the moisture that had trailed down her thigh, and then he took his time readjusting the plug in her tight hole, turning it in what felt like a full circle before he once again cupped her ass.

“Hold this position while I spank you, Lia, or we will start over with the largest plug.”

“Yes, sir.” Her voice came out low and hoarse, and she arched her back more, the urge to please him washing over her. Now that she knew what pleasures could be had in the physical act of sex, particularly with a mate she had come to admire, a shift had taken place inside her. She no longer felt angry and driven by rebellion tempered by cowardice. Finally at peace with herself and the universe, she found a new kind of freedom in her surrender to Cavvik. Under his careful tutelage, she had discovered unimaginable pleasures and trusted him to guide her into each new experience without letting harm come to her, and without giving her a reason to turn angry and rebellious again. On the
Zurrina
, after another night spent in his arms, she would wake the next day trusting him more. Even caring for him more.

She started to wonder about love just as his hand came down on her right cheek, leaving behind a searing sting that had her gasping and shifting forward slightly, but she soon resumed her position and braced herself for the next blow.

He spanked her hard and fast, covering her entire bum as well as the backs of her poor thighs. Each slap made her clench upon the large plug, reminding her of his possession. He would have nothing but her complete surrender. He continued striking her bottom, alternating from right cheek to left, until the pain brought tears to her eyes, even as it left her quivering and aching for him to shove his cock into her pussy. But instead of fucking her right away, he shoved his hard manhood into her mouth, holding her face in his hands as he pushed in and out, hitting the back of her throat with each deep plunge.

She gagged at first but tried her best to accommodate his size and his vigorous thrusts, opening her throat to his cock and reveling in his masculine taste and musky scent. When he withdrew almost completely, she swirled her tongue around the bulbous tip of his massive length. His balls slapped heavily against her chin as he drove in and out, claiming her mouth.

The pace of his thrusting quickened and he gripped her face harder, growling as his salty essence spurted down her throat. She barely had time to recover and take several deep breaths before he’d positioned himself behind her, pushing his ever-hard cock into her pussy. She marveled at his stamina as she fought to remain on her hands and knees.

He plunged into her, driving hilt deep with one quick thrust. “Now you’ve had something in each of your holes tonight, Lia. You naughty, naughty girl.”

Just as he’d spanked her hard and fast, he fucked her hard and fast. She curled her hands around the covers beneath her, needing something to grasp for support. Her breasts felt heavy beneath her, swaying rapidly under the motions of his savage lovemaking.

She moaned and tried to meet his thrusts, but he held her in place, allowing her nothing but the pleasure he gave her. After her frustrated cry, he chuckled darkly and reached for her throbbing sensitive spot. A few swirls atop her clit had her coming loud and hard, and seconds later he joined her in bliss, spurting his seed into her pussy this time.

They collapsed in one another’s arms, the moonlight spilling across their naked bodies. Just before Lia fell asleep, Cavvik turned her over and splayed her bottom cheeks apart, then worked the large plug out of her ass. The last thing she remembered before drifting off was his breath at her ear followed by the most tender words anyone had ever spoken to her.

“You are my heart, little human.”

* * *

Cavvik delighted in showing Lia around the mountain during the next few days, and since her language chip functioned sooner than expected, he was finally able to communicate with her in his native tongue. She thrilled at dipping her toes in the lake, and she was fascinated by the tiny furry creatures known as
emerises
that scampered through the underbrush and up into the trees. She also enjoyed conversing with the servants and treated them as equals, which pleased Cavvik greatly. He’d known many of them his whole life and considered them the closest thing to family, especially now that his grandfather was gone.

As he helped Lia acclimate to her new home, he kept a watchful eye out for any unwelcome visitors. His recent confrontation with a business owner in Gefona left him unnerved. Apparently a great number of people were upset he’d canceled the mating ceremony. It had been a while since an admiral had chosen a mate in a public ceremony, and the cancellation of this event also riled many of the city dwellers who had anticipated the festive occasion. He doubted anyone would dare venture on his mountain, but he’d also doubted anyone would dare to confront him over the canceled ceremony. He vowed to remain vigilant.

“You’ve talked about your grandfather, but you haven’t mentioned your parents or any other relatives. Are you an only child?” Lia’s innocent question drew him from his dark musings.

He squeezed her hand and led her around a curve in the path toward their home. Sunlight reflected off the solar panels on the roof, and the fountains spread around the perimeter of the house sparkled under the intense rays. Slowing his pace, he met Lia’s gaze. “My parents died when I was very young, and I didn’t have any siblings. My paternal grandfather raised me, though he raised me at his city house in Gefona because he insisted I get the best schooling and training if I was to become a protector. With my grandmother gone too, as well as my mother’s parents, he was the only family I had left. I left Varishema for the first time when I was thirteen, on a patrol mission that lasted several years in the most distant Varishan territories. I’ve spent over half my life on a spaceship, and I am glad to be home permanently.”

“Did you like being a protector?”

He hesitated. “More so when I was younger. I was driven to rise in the ranks, driven to become an admiral like my late father whom I couldn’t even remember.”

“I imagine your father would be proud of you for following in his footsteps.” She frowned and looked down. “I wanted to follow in my grandfather’s footsteps. Now that I am privy to all his lies though, I am glad it didn’t work out that way.”

“I suppose my father would be proud, but Varishans value family even more.” He grinned. “He will be especially proud when he looks down from the heavens to see his grandchildren frolicking around the mountain. And as for your grandfather and following in his footsteps, I don’t think you desired the captainship for the sake of being captain. I’ve come to know you, and I think you desired most to make a difference, to ensure your people’s survival and their well-being.”