Around them, the leaves of the foliage seemed to sway, affected by her happiness.
“I don’t get how you can still be hard.”
“It will go down.”
“But we had like, five rounds.”
He glanced at her. “Human males do more?” He began moving. “I can go again.”
Her eyes widened as she pressed against his chest, another fit of giggles moving through her. “Heck, no!”
Ajos chuckled and dropped his head on her chest, idly rubbing his nose against her nipple.
This was hardly believable. But it felt…right.
Planting a kiss on his head, she rubbed the protrusions he told her were called his nefre and he shuddered.
“Stop that…unless you want me to spin you over and mount you again.”
Kerena smiled.
“We should go.” Her smile slowly faded.
They’d been bad. Wholly ignoring the fact that he’d killed two beings, destroyed a building, and that they’d gone missing.
She doubted anyone knew where they were and she knew Alaina and maybe even Aker would be looking for her.
She had told them that she’d be going back to the med bay and she hadn’t turned up.
“Ajos…”
“Eh?”
“How did you find me?”
He stiffened suddenly.
“Nobody knew where I was. Nobody knew I was taken…how did you know where to look?”
“You are my mate…I just…” He paused and raised his eyes to hers. “I cannot explain it. I followed my instincts.”
Kerena frowned a little. “How did you know I was taken though?”
“Something felt…wrong.”
He rested his head against her again and left it at that.
But she was still confused.
“You came after me because something felt wrong?”
“You are my mate, Keh-reh-nah. I will always be there for you. It is my oath.”
Kerena frowned some more.
“You keep saying I’m your mate.”
He lifted his head then, his golden eyes calm. “Because you are.”
“When did that happen?”
“Don’t you feel it?”
She blinked because, for some strange reason, she knew exactly what he was talking about.
Something felt…right with Ajos.
Just then, a loud bang ricocheted off the walls as the door to the bedroom was flung in.
A scream left her lips as Ajos dived over her, covering her completely.
There was a pause and then someone said, “Qeffing qrak!”
“He’s fine and the human looks…safe.” She recognized that voice.
It was V’Alen.
“V’Alen?” she asked, trying to see around the minty-teal hulk that was covering her.
“Brother, you must learn to control yourself,” said the other voice.
It sounded just like Ajos.
Realization dawned.
“GET OUT!” Ajos roared so close to her ears, she was almost deafened.
“Happily,” V’Alen said. “I, for one, do not wish to see any more of your nether regions.”
Ajos growled and Kerena couldn’t help but giggle.
He’d covered her but his ass was in view of their visitors.
Moving her head a little so she could see around him, she realized his brother was still standing there.
It was so strange looking at him. The exact image of the man lying on top of her.
“Akur,” Ajos growled. “I know you’re still there. Get. Out.”
“Unlike V’Alen, I see that ass every day. Doesn’t faze me. I have the same one.”
Ajos let out a growl of annoyance.
Kerena stared at his brother.
The entire time he talked to Ajos, Akur had his eyes on her, a strange look in his eyes.
“Qef you. Get out.”
Akur’s eyes finally moved to his brother. “You are needed in the conference hall.” His eyes slid back to her. “You too, suini.”
Ajos stiffened against her, his head raising a little as he turned to look at his brother.
They locked eyes and something passed between them that she couldn’t see before Akur left the room.
As soon as Ajos was sure his brother was gone, he relaxed against her a little, muttering something underneath his breath.
“Qef…”
“What…what did he just call me? What does ‘sweeney’ mean?”
Ajos raised his head to look at her. “You heard that?”
Kerena nodded.
“Sister.” Ajos’ gaze studied her face. “He called you sister.”
Kerena slipped into the new tunic Ajos had gotten for her. A sort of knee-length dress with a band she could tie around the waist to make it fit better.
There was still the issue of having no panties, but she was getting used to going commando.
When they finally dressed and exited their new apartment, Kerena was surprised to find V’Alen and Akur waiting outside.
Akur had his arms crossed as he leaned against the balcony, his hard eyes on his brother—eyes that turned curious when his gaze slid to her.
“Ready?” Akur asked.
She swore Ajos rolled his eyes.
He didn’t answer. Instead, he took her hand in his and began walking toward the elevator.
“You could have knocked. Or called. You know, like a civilized being.”
“Civilized?” Akur chuckled. “I’m not the one who’s been throwing people around, attacking innocent sky tower technicians like a maniac, bashing doors in, and, wait, not to mention KILLING two refugees and destroying their dwelling in the process. So don’t talk to me about civilized, brother.” Akur looked at her. “Although, I do understand now why you’ve been such a pain in the ass.”
Ajos frowned at V’Alen. “You told him all of that?”
For the first time since she’d known him, V’Alen looked surprised.
His eyes opened a little farther than usual in shock.
“Why on earth do you think I would do such a thing?”
Kerena’s head snapped to the robot man.
“Why on earth?” she repeated.
V’Alen blinked at her. “I have been learning human terms.”
She chuckled then. “Don’t mind Ajos, he’s just mad you saw his ass.”
“It was not a pleasurable experience.”
Kerena chuckled again and Akur joined in.
Ajos narrowed his eyes and pulled her toward him as they stepped into the lift.
Akur and V’Alen piled in behind them, causing a tight fit.
Ajos leaned down as the lift descended, his lips brushing against her ear.
“If I recall, you didn’t think my ass was so funny a few minutes ago.” He nibbled her ear and her breath hitched in her throat. “You were too busy screaming my name to laugh.”
Kerena’s eyes widened and she glanced at the other two males in the small space with them, sure they heard Ajos’ words.
Akur was frowning at nothing but V’Alen’s eyes darted from her and
